Physicians Assistant, Ortho, Full-Time

Job Title: Physician Assistant

The South Bend Clinic strives to make the entire Michiana community healthier by providing convenient primary, specialty, and urgent care services close to home. Our Orthopedics team is looking to add a skilled and compassionate provider to join our collaborative team, helping to expand our high-quality care, and continue serving the needs of our patients with expertise and dedication.

We are seeking an experienced Physician Assistant for this role. Ideal candidate would have 1-2 years experience in Orthopedics as a licensed Advanced Practice Provider in a clinical setting, but new graduates PA candidates are encouraged to apply.

The South Bend Clinic provides a valuable benefits program that is made to meet the various needs of our team members and their families:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance and medical coverage at 100% (after deductible) when utilizing a Duly provider
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account, employer provided life and disability insurance, 401K with company match
• Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Days, and Paid Holidays
• Employee Discounts and Tuition Assistance
• Up to $2,500 yearly in CME funds

Qualifications:

• Strong analytical, interpretive, and problem-solving skills
• Proactive in multi-tasking and time management skills while ensuring patient care at a high level
• Detail-oriented in maintaining patient-related information and documenting patient progress
• Exceptional patient interaction demonstrating a friendly, approachable demeanor, effectively resolves customer complaints, and applies strong customer service principles to ensure a positive experience
• Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program. National certification in the applicable specialty (ANCC)
• Current state licensure as Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse and RN in the state of Indiana
• Maintains current CPR (BLS) certification
• Active Mid-level Practitioner Controlled Substance License and DEA License may be required based on prescriptive authority

Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive skin examinations, conduct and interpret diagnostic testing, develop care plans.
• Orders diagnostic testing, skin biopsies, laboratory, x-ray, and/or other non-invasive diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Initiate collaboration with supervising physicians, referrals to appropriate physicians or other health care professionals of problems that exceed the NPs scope of practice.
• Maintains communication with referring physicians while continuing to provide exceptional patient care.
• Prescribe medications within scope of practice, with collaborative physician oversight and necessary mid-level practitioner-controlled substance license
• Counsel patients on conditions, treatment options, and preventative measures, adjusting communication to the patient's age, psycho-social, and cultural needs to achieve optimal health outcomes in accordance with practice protocols