Physician Assistant Sports Medicine Surgery
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Job Location:
Bryn Mawr, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
USD 100000 - 150000
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary:
The Physician Assistant supports our Sports Medicine doctor in evaluating and treating patients with acute orthopaedic or postoperative problems in the office environment.
Schedule: M-F 7:15am - 4:30pm
Location: Bryn Mawr Center City Blue Bell
Essential Duties:
- Assists physician during office hours in satellite offices and during hospital rounds to assure timely flow of patients. Participates in all aspects of patient care.
- Serves as a first assistant during surgical cases when needed (may be necessary in main O.R. and outpatient surgery center). (OR first assist responsibilities are at the discretion of the Director of Allied Health and the attending physician).
- Performs hospital rounds for inpatients.
- Provides coverage with evaluation treatment and documentation of service for patients requiring orthopaedic care.
- Participates in and contributes to orthopaedic educational activities for hospital nursing and physical therapy staff.
- Assists physician during office hours including preoperative and postoperative instructions.
- Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls. Instructs patient and family regarding treatment instructions and medications.
- Dictates and documents all patient encounters. Dictates Medical Necessity letters. Completes forms for Workmans Comp. and Disability.
- Discusses patient care and necessary home equipment with Homecare Nurse.
- Prepares discharge letters and make post-op calls to referring physicians.
- Reviews charts preoperatively and document any pertinent information.
- Rotates with residents and fellow nurses and PAs covering the RI on-call schedules.
- Writes faxes and/or phones in prescriptions for patients.
- Liaisons between RI physician and outside consulting physicians regarding patient care.
- Assists physician during hospital rounds with post-op patients and with research as needed.
- Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization.
Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Base Salary:
$100000.00 - $150000.00
Qualifications:
- Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program
- ActivePhysician Assistant licensure
- Professional clinical experience preferred
Our Commitment to Employees:
Come work at Rothman Orthopaedics! Our employees are our single greatest asset as such we strive to provide a professional nurturing environment where every member of our team can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. This commitment to our employees has earned us the distinction as a Top Workplace in Philadelphia by the Philadelphia Inquirer year after year. Our employees enjoy competitive pay comprehensive health and dental benefits tuition reimbursement paid time off and retirement savings plans.
Rothman Orthopaedics is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing opportunities to all qualified applicants without regards to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law. We value developing an inclusive and equitable environment that strengthens our organization and allows us to better attract and retain a diverse workforce that is representative of our patients and our community. We model our values by creating and enacting practices that encourage participation from all backgrounds perspectives and experiences.
COVID-19 Policy:
As a condition of employment at Rothman Orthopaedics it is required you receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Rothman Orthopaedics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and requests for reasonable accommodations will be considered.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Occupational Health Experience
- Pain Management
- Acute Care
- Physical Examinations
- Physiology Knowledge
- Primary Care Experience
- Suturing
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Dermal Fillers
- Medical Imaging
- Botox Experience
