The Physician Assistant is responsible to provide healthcare services to patients in both the clinic and in surgery (foot & ankle) under direction and responsibility of physician(s).
This is a fulltime position supporting our Burnsville and Eagan locations.
Twin Cities Orthopedics is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (iHealth) a group of local medical practices owned and led by its physicians on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare.
Essential Functions:
- Assist physician in the clinic (e.g. room and prep patients; order xrays; compile patient medical data including health history and results of physical examination)
- Assist surgeon in operating room (e.g. presurgery planning position patient in O.R. check for proper instruments assist in surgical procedure close wound remove patient)
- Perform therapeutic procedures such as splinting casting suturing and wound care
- Apply remove modify and adjust casts and soft goods; change dressings; remove sutures
- Implement patient management plans record progress and assist in provision of care
- Consultations with (phone or inperson) patients for cast application/adjustment dressing changes or brace application; etc.
- Rounding and call as required by supervising Physician
- Prescribe medications
- Occasionally participate in community functions relating to TCO outreach events throughout the year.
- Any and all other duties as assigned
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
- NCCPA certification
- Minnesota Board of Medical Practice registration/license
- DEA registration
Benefits & Compensation:
- Actual starting pay will vary based on education skills and experience.
- We offer a comprehensive Medical Dental & Vision Plan Maternity Bundle 401K with Profit Sharing Tuition Reimbursement Gym & Car Rental Discounts to learn more clickhere.
Essential Requirements:
Ability to:
- Comply with company policies procedures practices and business ethics guidelines.
- Complete job required training.
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations (e.g. HIPAA Stark OSHA employment laws etc.
- Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance
- Work in the clinic office or surgery center during business hours
- Travel independently throughout the clinic office or surgery center (which may include movement from floor to floor); frequent bending lifting standing stooping or sitting for long periods of time may be required
- Work at an efficient and productive pace handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines
- Communicate and interact in a respectful and professional manner
- Prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operations
- Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems establish facts and draw valid conclusions
- Understand and execute a variety of instructions
- Effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system
- Work independently with minimal supervision
- Travel to other work locations if required
Performance Expectations iHealths Core Values:
- Integrity Do the right thing and take responsibility for what you do and say
- Service Consistently contribute to deliver an exceptional experience
- Quality Act with high purpose committed effort and skillful to exceed expectations
- Innovation Identify progressive solutions that improve service teamwork efficiency and/or effectiveness
- Teamwork Be a part of the whole; support each other positively
Environmental Conditions:
- Clinic/office/surgery center setting
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