Physician Assistant - Spine

Salary Range: $ USD to $ USD

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Elgin
1550 N. Randall Rd.
Elgin, IL 60123, USA

The Physician Assistant provides medical care and services independently and collaboratively under the direction and supervision of the assigned physician, and in accordance with established policies and procedures. This includes initial and ongoing assessment, diagnosis and treatment of the patient’s medical and/or surgical status, and performing and assisting the assigned physician on specialized procedures.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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• Assess, diagnose, and treat medical and surgical problems in accordance with Practice protocols and record the same for review by the supervising physician
• Provide care that is patient centered, compassionate, appropriate and effective
• Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients in accordance with Practice standards.
• Elicit medical history and conduct physical exams on patients to provide health assessments and screens for abnormal conditions
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and order, perform, and interpret routine laboratory, X-rays, EKGs, and other related studies and advanced imaging as required
• Perform therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and infection management
• Perform a variety of orthopedic procedures, such as joint injections and/or aspirations, fracture/dislocation reductions, casting/splinting, dressing changes, and laceration repairs
• Advise and direct medical personnel in the execution of patient care, as appropriate
• Notify physician of abnormal patient conditions
• Consult with and/or refer patients to department physicians, other specialists and medical and community resources as necessary
• Provide pre- and post-operative teaching, basic instruction to patient such as changing dressings, caring for wounds and rehabilitative procedures
• Instruct and counsel patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance
• Order, prescribe, dispense, and administer medications, orthosis, orthotics, braces, and other orthopedic devices according to standard protocols
• Manage general medical and surgical conditions based on knowledge of the indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities
• Maintain patient records through timely documentation of all necessary information
• Adhere to patient and patient data confidentiality per Ortho Illinois’ HIPAA and PHI policies
• Conduct and/or participate in research studies, if appropriate
• Perform quality assurance according to department protocols
• Participate in call rotation responsibilities
• Maintain knowledge of trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate articles, journals, and related material, and by attending seminars, and conferences
• Use appropriate billing and coding according to current guidelines
• Other duties as assigned
• Service: We align our actions and decision making with the organization’s guiding platform keeping our patients at the center of all we do.
• Change Agent: We support and contribute to positive change in the organization.
• Communication and Interpersonal Relations: We communicate honestly and with compassion to build connections with our patients and each other.
• Effectiveness: We take ownership of work, doing the right thing for our customer and doing it well.

Organizational Culture:

All Ortho Illinois employees focus on service by putting the mission, vision, and value statements into practice and using the guiding principles of Compassion, Respect, Trust, Integrity, Innovation, Education Fiscal Responsibility, Practice Independence, Accountability, and Empowerment to direct their interactions and decision making. Employees promote and model the service standards to create lasting impressions, extraordinary moments, exceptional on-stage experiences, and meaningful and compassionate connections.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Master’s degree (M.A./M.S.) or equivalent from an accredited college or university
• Current license to…