Physician Assistant

Join to apply for the Physician Assistant - Clearwater role at Florida Orthopaedic Institute . 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants. Qualifications Graduated from an accredited Physician Assistant program. Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant. Licensed as a Physician Assistant by the State of Florida. 2-4 years of clinical experience preferred. Preferred hand experience. Key Responsibilities Assisting supervising physician in the office, hospital and first assist in surgery. Obtaining detailed medical histories, performing comprehensive physical examinations and providing direct patient care to a specified patient population. Writing routine admission, pre‑operative and post‑operative orders. Making daily rounds and post‑operative follow‑ups on hospitalized patients. Performing hospital and emergency department consultations. First assisting in surgery. Performing patient evaluations and initiating treatment after consultation with attending physician. Applying and removing casts, splints and traction. Writing discharge orders and dictating discharge summaries for review and countersignature by attending physician. Notifying supervising physician or attending physician on call regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation. Practicing safety, environmental and infection‑control methods. Supervising and/or coordinating the activities of patient care and support staff within the office. Writing and dictating progress notes on patients' charts indicating patient status and treatment procedures performed; maintaining other records as required. Providing health education to patients and families. Enhancing professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in‑service meetings and workshops. May perform clinical research. Performing miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned. Orthopaedic Solutions Management is a drug‑free workplace. We commit to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive work environment. All candidates will be required to undergo pre‑employment drug screening and/or be subject to random drug testing in accordance with applicable laws and company policy. Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Health Care Provider #J-18808-Ljbffr