CA - Orthopedics Physician Assistant - $200

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description:

The Physician Assistant (PA) in orthopedics will assist in medical and surgical care of orthopedic department patients in both the inpatient and outpatient setting as outlined in the Principal Duties and Responsibilities below and will participate in all aspects of patient care as indicated. The PA will also have direct reporting responsibility to the Attending Physician of the respective patients for all evaluations and other duties performed. The Orthopedic PA will also be responsible to cover first assist on-call shifts for Operating Room to be evenly distributed between the physician assistants with on-call requirements across the surgical specialties and rotating coverage for holiday and high-volume event dates.What You'll Do:Provide routine medical management of inpatient care including ordering of diagnostic tests, labs, x-rays, medications (within the scope of the PA license) and nutrition, managing adjunctive care.Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and communication of treatment plans with orthopedic physician, nursing staff, and families. Manage discharge of patients with appropriate disposition, follow-up planning, adjunctive therapy management and education. Make assessment of emergency conditions and, in conjunction with attending physician, implement management surgery.Perform bedside History and Physical when needed.Initiate appropriate emergency care in the inpatient and outpatient setting.Function as first or second assistant in the operating room including performing surgical exposure, surgical dissections, layer closure of wounds, and application of dressings and immobilization devices. Who You Are:CompassionateExcellent communicatorKnowledgeableStrong work ethicCritical thinkerQualifications:State of California Physician Assistant License required.American Heart Association or client BLS certification required.DEA license required.Three years experience in inpatient, outpatient, and surgery care required.Job Information:Full-time, on-call coverage to include nights and weekends.Potential Bishop clinic location coverage as needed.The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job. An equal opportunity employer.

Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:
Full-time, with on-call coverage to include nights and weekends.

Minimum Years of Experience:
3

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
36

Specialty Type:
We can provide dorm-style housing (depending on availability) in completely self-sufficient apartments for a monthly cost. The rental cost depends on the size of the dorm. We have two different styles of apartments: one-bedroom apartments and studios. Each apartment has its own private kitchen and bathroom. The one-bedrooms include a kitchen/living area with a full-size refrigerator, microwave, stovetop, and flat-screen tv. They also have separate bedroom with a full size bed, a desk, bathroom with shower/tub, and a wardrobe. Each studio has a kitchenette with a smaller refrigerator, microwave, stovetop, full-size bed, desk, wardrobe, flat-screen television, and bathroom. All apartments are furnished with living area furniture and counter stools. There is wi-fi and cable throughout the apartments. Amenities at the apartments: pool, ping-pong, or foosball in our great common area, hang out on couches next to the fireplace, or use state-of-the-art equipment in our weight room.

About Mammoth Hospital:
Our Hospital is a progressive, patient-centered, and quality driven 17-bed Critical Access Hospital and Rural Health Clinic with advanced technology, modern facilities, and superb medical staff. We are a financially sound, award winning District Hospital with over 400 talented team members serving the healthcare needs of Mammoth Lakes residents and guests. Sound like a good place to work? It is! Join our team of highly skilled medical, and nursing staff in a truly amazing location. Not only is this a dream job opportunity, but Mammoth Lakes is paradise for any year-round outdoor enthusiast. During winter you can ski and snowboard the legendary Mammoth and June Mountains or take off into the wilderness on your cross country skis. Spring is our fishing opener where the town of Mammoth LAKES really gets its name and our abundance of alpine lakes are filled with trophy trout. The sharp and craggy granite peaks of the Sierra Nevada Range also form a dramatic backdrop for meadows brightly colored by wildflowers. Then the summer melts away the snow, opening thousands of miles of trails and even the road to Yosemite National Park just a 45 minute drive from town. Youll never tire of finding secret alpine lakes, lush aspen-lined streams and forested hideaways tucked away in the mountains. From the Pacific Crest and the John Muir Trails to short day hikes, theres something for everyone in the Eastern Sierra. Do you prefer to travel on two wheels? If so, miles and miles of quiet mountain roads and epic road bike climbs are calling your name. Prefer the dirt? Weve got plenty of cross country and downhill trails. You can take the lift up to 11,000 feet and plummet down some black diamond bike trails on Mammoth Mountain. Or take the beginner trails with the whole family! You can even bike to work at Mammoth Hospital on our many local bike paths. After an epic day, sit down to a great meal at any of our fine dining restaurants where you are bound to run into a friend from Mammoth Hospital! We also have excellent schools and a local community college along with a burgeoning theater and music community. Bluegrass jams or professional violinist duets? Yep, we got em both. Its tough to find that small town feel with so many amenities and Mammoth has it all! But thats not it! There are just too many amazing outdoor features to list. Mammoth Hospital gives employees the work life BALANCE they need to enjoy where they live. Come work at Mammoth Hospital and make this amazing place your home so you can begin exploring!

Sub Specialty:
Physicians Assistant

General Certifications:, N/A

Nursing Certifications:

Contract Length in Weeks:
26