Physician Assistant (HandUpper Extremity) Twin Cities Orthopedics

Eagan, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Physician Assistant is responsible to provide healthcare services to patients in both the clinic and in surgery under direction and responsibility of physician(s).

This is a full-time surgical and clinic-based role focusing on upper extremities and working out of our Burnsville and Eagan locations.

Twin Cities Orthopedics is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health) 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 x-rays; compile patient medical data including health history and results of physical examination)
Assist surgeon in operating room (e.g. pre-surgery 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 in-person) 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
>1-year orthopedic experience required

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 clickâhere.

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 i-Healths 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 execution 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

Notes:

Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.
We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program please click here: position description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and Additional Job Functions are subject to modification.

The Physician Assistant is responsible to provide healthcare services to patients in both the clinic and in surgery under direction and responsibility of physician(s).This is a full-time surgical and clinic-based role focusing on upper extremities and working out of our Burnsville and Eagan location...