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
Patient care plans, surgical assistance, discharge summaries
Domain
Healthcare / Orthopedics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, physical examination, wound care, fracture reduction, order writing, 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 including wound care and cast application, serve as first or second assist in the operating room, write discharge orders and summaries, interpret radiology and lab studies, manage chronic conditions and prevent complications, facilitate care for geriatric fracture program patients
Seniority
Mid-level clinician