Physician Assistant

Ortho On-Call Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Opportunity

At OrthoVirginia, you're part of a team dedicated to delivering expert orthopedic and therapy care across the state. As Virginia's largest provider of musculoskeletal care, we offer full-time and part-time opportunities in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Join us and become part of a trusted network committed to excellence in orthopedic care.

Ortho On-Call is a growing Urgent Care and we are currently hiring a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. This position will join our exceptional team of physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and sports medicine physicians and will ensure our teams continue to deliver quality care in a patient-focused setting.

Along with a collaborative, team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a friendly, caring environment where patients are treated with respect, our outstanding employment package includes:

• Competitive salary
• 100% outpatient setting
• Professional, collegial environment
• Generous 401(k) incentive plan
• Paid malpractice

Primary Functions & Accountabilities

• Examine, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages for immediate health care needs, as well as provide employer services.
• Urgent care, emergency room responsibilities. As we are open 361 days a year, weekend and evening shifts will be required.
• Ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic tests
• Fracture/Dislocation reductions/management, laceration repair, joint injections
• Instructs patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment plan and medications
• Consults with physicians when warranted to assess patient condition and treatment plan
• Ensures that medical charts and administrative paperwork are completed in a timely manner
• Performs within guidelines of specific privileges approved by the governing body and delegated by the Medical Director
• Provides support to medical and office staff

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to assess situations, resolve within scope of ability, or escalate as appropriate
• Ability to respond effectively to emergencies, actual events, or drills
• Ability to follow instructions and make decisions with little supervision
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor in all aspects of role
• Travels between facilities when indicated
• Strong customer service skills and excellent communication skills

Candidate must have experience in:

• Sports injuries Sprains & strains Slips, trips, falls
• Hand & wrist injuries Foot & ankle injuries Knee/shoulder injuries
• Cuts & lacerations
• Back & neck injuries
• Broken bones
• Sports physicals (NOVA & RIC)
• Work-related injuries

Position Requirements

• Board Certified/Eligible
• Prefer 2+ years of orthopedic experience or practice in Emergency/Urgent Care clinical/hospital setting
• Active/current state medical license and eligible for a VA Medical License
• DEA License
• Physical health to meet the ergonomic standards and demands of the position

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