Physician Assistant II - Orthopedic Clinic - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt) (Non-Union)
Core
Licensed surgical assistant providing preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care coordination for complex orthopedic patients.
Role type
Senior Physician Assistant (Surgical Specialist)
Builds
Surgical support and patient care management for orthopedic procedures
Domain
Healthcare / Orthopedic Surgery
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Surgical first assistance, patient history taking, physical examination, care plan development, diagnostic test ordering, therapeutic procedure performance, patient counseling, billing management, mentorship
Preferred skills
Surgical specialty experience
Technologies
Electronic health records, diagnostic imaging systems, laboratory equipment
Responsibilities
Assist surgeon during surgical procedures including tissue retraction and suturing; obtain medical histories and perform physical examinations; develop and implement patient management plans; order and interpret laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic studies; perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures; coordinate preoperative and postoperative care; counsel patients on therapeutic regimens and health maintenance; mentor new physician assistants; participate in quality initiatives and process improvement projects.
Seniority
Mid-Senior level, hands-on clinical role