Orthopedic Physician Assistant

Practice Details 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: 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. Job Duties and Responsibilities Competent in the assessment, treatment, counseling, and education of the patient, and their families, providing 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 patients’ healthcare needs. Provides high quality health care, based on best practice and/or evidence‑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 documentation that is optimal for billing provided professional services. Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices. Peri‑operative (pre‑ & post‑) assessment and management of assigned surgical patients. Ensures appropriate orders have been placed and completed. Assists surgeon in the intra‑operative care of the surgical patient during scheduled and emergency procedures, as assigned. Examples include, but not limited to: First/second surgical assist, drain placement, wound closure and techniques for application of sterile dressings. Daily evaluations and rounding of post‑operative patients, determining and ordering appropriate studies and therapeutic regimens. Assists in outpatient office hours, with both pre‑ and post‑operative evaluation of patients, completion of associated documentation, and then effective communication with referring & family physician. Knowledge of and maintenance of pertinent surgical patient databases, in relation to performance and quality improvement. Benefits Robust orientation program for all levels of experience including new grads. Comprehensive Benefits Package. Competitive Compensation Package. CME plus Certification Cost Reimbursement. Fitness and Sports Performance Center Memberships. Malpractice Insurance. Team‑based care with well‑educated, dedicated support staff. Teaching, research, quality improvement and strategic development opportunities. Culture St. Luke's is a thriving, integrated health network where more than 750 Advanced Practitioners are integral members of the health caret team. Our employed providers benefit from a dedicated leadership structure, a professional organization, and a culture that puts patient care at the center. With an established department of advanced practice that has a dedicated leadership structure, and with room for advancement and growth within the Network. Qualifications Must be board eligible Medical Physician Assistant with current license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania or New Jersey, as determined by the job location. One year experience in a similar setting is preferred, but new grads are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr 340B Health