Physician Assistant - Orthopedics

Overview

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow‑capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

$68.27 - $82.69

Full‑time employees receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Generous Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance
• Long‑Term Disability
• Gym Membership Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Shift Differential

Provides appropriate specialized health care services to hospital and clinic patients. Also provides surgical assistance as needed. Participates in shared department call schedule as needed. Performs examinations, orders and performs diagnostic tests, establishes diagnoses, prescribes medication, performs office procedures within licensure scope, and instructs patients and family members about continuing care.

Practice Manager

• Provide specialized health care to patients, including examination, diagnosis, and treatment of both chronic and acute illnesses and minor injuries.
• Refer to physicians as needed, write prescriptions, and perform office procedures within scope of expertise and available equipment.
• Provide surgical assistance as needed.
• Consul patients and families, helping them understand issues related to physical and emotional health.
• Participate in health promotional activities, community events, and committees.
• Participate in decisions, planning, and policies related to clinical care.
• Maintain thorough and complete medical records in a timely manner and demonstrate proficiency in using the Electronic Medical Record documentation system.
• Record statistics and conduct research as deemed necessary.
• Collaborate with staff and physicians to identify patient needs and develop plans to meet those needs.
• Maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
• Other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Required:

• Active Physician Assistant licensure with prescriptive authority in the state of Washington, required by start date.

• Related experience in a clinical setting.

• Walking – Frequent
• Sitting/Standing – Frequent
• Reaching:
  Shoulder height – Frequent
• Reaching:
  Above shoulder height – Occasional
• Reaching:
  Below shoulder height – Occasional
• Climbing – Occasional
• Pulling/Pushing 25 lbs or less – Occasional
• Pulling/Pushing 25‑50 lbs – Occasional
• Pulling/Pushing >50 lbs – Occasional
• Lifting 25 lbs or less – Frequent
• Lifting 25‑50 lbs – Occasional
• Lifting >50 lbs – Occasional
• Carrying 25 lbs or less – Occasional
• Carrying 25‑50 lbs – Occasional
• Carrying >50 lbs – Occasional
• Crawling/Kneeling – Occasional
• Bending/Stooping/Crouching – Occasional
• Twisting/Turning – Occasional
• Repetitive Movement – Occasional

• Work performed in patient exam and treatment rooms with limited and confined space. Requires independent and collaborative work.

• FLSA:
  Exempt
• Hourly/Salary:
  Salary

• Unprotected heights – No
• Heat – No
• Cold – No
• Mechanical hazards – No
• Hazardous substances – Yes
• Blood‑borne pathogen exposure potential – Yes
• Lighting – No
• Noise – Yes
• Ionizing/Non‑ionizing radiation – Yes
• Infectious diseases – Yes