PA-Orthopedics-2
Core
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with musculoskeletal conditions in an orthopedic inpatient setting, serving as first assist in the Operating Room.
Role type
Physician Assistant (Orthopedics)
Builds
Orthopedic patient care plans, surgical care, and discharge summaries
Domain
Healthcare / Orthopedics
Required skills
Patient assessment, physical examination, order writing, wound care, fracture reduction, radiology interpretation, medication prescription, operating room assistance, care plan development
Preferred skills
Acute medicine experience, orthopedic experience, knowledge of perioperative cardiovascular risk assessment
Technologies
Electronic health records, fluoroscopy equipment
Responsibilities
Obtain medical history and perform physical exams, implement surgery care plans, write discharge orders, assist in operating room procedures, manage chronic medical conditions, facilitate care for geriatric fracture program patients, operate fluoroscopy equipment safely
Seniority
Mid-level clinician