Physican Assistant -Department of Orthopedic Surgery (Joint Arthroplasty))

Description

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Summary:

• Independent, outpatient physician assistant on the Joint Arthroplasty service at Penn Medicine University City.

• This PA will provide access to the joint arthroplasty division

• The Physician Assistant will provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services for the Joint Arthroplasty division. Working as a practitioner of the health care team, they will take medical histories, examine patients, order and interpret laboratory tests and radiology studies and develop a diagnosis and treatment plan. They will coordinate care for their patients while working as a physician extender for the Joint Arthroplasty Service.

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct clinical care for patient population according to established protocols and utilizes evidence based practice standards in collaboration with team.

• Maintains accurate and confidential medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with organizational standards in the electronic health record (EHR).

• Identifies self properly to the patient and family, and clarifies the role of the nurse practitioner or physician assistant if necessary.

• The APP should function within their scope and refer to the collaborating/supervising physician when outside of scope, and/or directed by the physician or when requested by the patient and/or family. Performs interventions specific to assigned patient population and collaborative/written agreement.

• Participates in the performance improvement processes to meet quality of care and service standards.

• Demonstrates awareness of professional responsibility as role model to peers and members of the health care team.

• Perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient's clinical status.

• Addresses patient and family concerns and creates a therapeutic relationship to provide support.

• Provide patient education, counseling and instruction regarding patient diagnosis, medical treatments, medications, and preventative care.

• Participate in and support accreditation, compliance and regulatory activities of the organization.

• Precept students and other health care learners.

• Identifies patient/family needs for community resources and refers appropriately.

Credentials:

• National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistant (Required)

• Physician Assistant (Required)

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Master of Science (Required)

• Experienced and/or new graduates encouraged to apply.

• The Physician Assistant must be reviewed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the medical board.

• Education Specialization: Physician Assistant

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