Physician Assistant - Clearwater

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• Graduated from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant.
• Licensed as a Physician Assistant by the State of Florida.
• 2-4 years of clinical experience preferred.
• Preferred hand experience.

• Assisting supervising physician in the office, hospital and first assist in surgery.
• Obtaining detailed medical histories, performing comprehensive physical examinations and providing direct patient care to a specified patient population.
• Writing routine admission, pre‑operative and post‑operative orders.
• Making daily rounds and post‑operative follow‑ups on hospitalized patients.
• Performing hospital and emergency department consultations.
• First assisting in surgery.
• Performing patient evaluations and initiating treatment after consultation with attending physician.
• Applying and removing casts, splints and traction.
• Writing discharge orders and dictating discharge summaries for review and countersignature by attending physician.
• Notifying supervising physician or attending physician on call regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation.
• Practicing safety, environmental and infection‑control methods.
• Supervising and/or coordinating the activities of patient care and support staff within the office.
• Writing and dictating progress notes on patients' charts indicating patient status and treatment procedures performed; maintaining other records as required.
• Providing health education to patients and families.
• Enhancing professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in‑service meetings and workshops.
• May perform clinical research.
• Performing miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.

Orthopaedic Solutions Management is a drug‑free workplace. We commit to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive work environment. All candidates will be required to undergo pre‑employment drug screening and/or be subject to random drug testing in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Health Care Provider