Physician Assistant - Providence, RI

Ortho Rhode Island has an excellent opportunity for a full-time Physician Assistant to join its Ortho RI Express team. The Physician Assistant will provide care at the Providence and Warwick locations.

This highly regarded practice is committed to delivering superior clinical outcomes and offers a collegial, team-oriented work environment. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including five weeks of PTO and a continuing education allowance. Highlights:

Summary:

The provider will assess and treat urgent musculoskeletal injuries in an orthopedic urgent care setting. The work schedule is Monday-Friday, with some evenings required; exact hours will be discussed with the candidate and offer some flexibility.

Performs and documents history and physicals of walk-in patients

Evaluates and treats injuries including sprains, strains, fractures, wound care and post op problems

Performs in-office procedures such as cast/splint placements, wound care and managing infection

Orders X-rays and other diagnostic tests as needed

Consistently and accurately documents all calls, treatments, medications, etc. in patient chart

Instructs and counsels patients regarding diagnosis and follow up steps

Responds to all patient questions

Assists physicians in addressing urgent patient needs as necessary

Maintains clinical information with additions/corrections as needed

Consults with an orthopedic surgeon as needed

Performs other duties/projects as assignedIND2

Requirements:

NCCPA Certified Rhode Island PA licenseDEAMinimum of one-year orthopedic or emergency room experience preferred

Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

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