Physician Assistant (Advanced Practice Provider (APP))
Core
Provides assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for pediatric patients with chronic, acute, and critical conditions in an orthopedic injury clinic setting.
Role type
Pediatric Physician Assistant (Orthopedic focus)
Builds
Patient care plans, diagnostic treatments, and follow-up care for children and families
Domain
Healthcare / Pediatrics / Orthopedics
Required skills
Pediatric patient assessment, diagnostic testing, pharmacologic treatment, patient/family education, medical documentation, billing code compliance, interdisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Orthopedic experience, quality improvement strategy, professional organization participation
Technologies
Electronic Health Records (EHR), ICD-9, CPT coding systems
Responsibilities
Gathers medical history and performs comprehensive physical examinations; Assesses physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs; Interprets health data to direct patient care; Provides ongoing care including pharmacologic treatments; Documents health data and care plans; Completes billing forms; Communicates with referring physicians and hospital staff; Participates in quality improvement activities.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on clinical provider