Physician Assistant - Orthopedics

Physician Assistant - Orthopedics page is loaded## Physician Assistant - Orthopedicstime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R114761###
* St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission
* * of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.
* The Physician Assistant is responsible for providing healthcare services to patients under the supervision of, and/or in collaboration with, the attending physician. These services include, but not limited to, medical evaluation, treatment, counseling, and referrals. Consists of diagnostic evaluations, therapeutic remediation, surgical assistance, and pharmaceutical prescription     As with any other health care professional, the Physician Assistant is charged with being a patient advocate.

The PA will participate in patient satisfaction, quality, and performance improvement initiatives.
** ST. LUKE'S ORTHOPEDICS:
** Join our expanding AP Orthopedics team as we experience consistent growth across all markets. Become a valued member of our dynamic team!
** Apply now to learn about the different PA Orthopedics positions available!
*** 1:1 relationship with physician
* 60/40 split office to OR
* Predictable office schedule and scheduled OR cases
** Call Schedule based on campus region:
*** Allentown/UB: 1:12 nights and weekends
* Anderson (level 2 trauma): 1:10 nights and weekends
* Monroe: 1:6 nights and weekends
* Easton/Warren: 1:6 nights and weekends
* GSL/MI/CC: will be 1:6 nights and weekends
* Expectations: floor rounding and calls, OR coverage. NO primary ER call at any location
* Call time is paid for: hourly when onsite and a home “pager” rate.
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* JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

*** Competent in the assessment, treatment, counseling, and education of the patient, and their families, being provided medical services.
* Competency in evaluating patients and performing physical examinations including obtaining, studying, and updating medical histories.
* Demonstrates ability to determine abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as radiologic and laboratory studies, and then accurately interpreting test results.
* Evaluates, develops, and implements appropriate patient management and treatment plans, based on assessment of needs
* Coordinates and communicates patient care effectively with other healthcare professionals and institutions to meet patient’s healthcare needs.
* Provides high quality health care, based on best practice and/or evidenced based medicine.
* Performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, as appropriate, and aligned with granted clinical privileges
* As requested, conduct virtual care services, described as live and interactive clinical assessments, diagnosis, and treatment of patients via St. Luke’s virtual care platform, assisting in care coordination and/or escalation of care, as appropriate
* Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.  Maintains required continuing medical education
* Participates in the research, development, implementation, and tracking of clinical management guidelines.
* Participates in the teaching of multidisciplinary students (nursing, nurse practitioner, pharmacy, physician assistant, medical, etc.) and physician residents & fellows, ensuring a positive educational environment.
* Participates in AP student clinical rotation preceptorship, when assigned
* Demonstrates performance improvement in the following areas as appropriate: clinical care/outcomes, customer/service improvement, operational system/process, and safety.
* Competent in utilizing electronic medical record, remains current with medical record documentation, and provides…