Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Service Line

Job Description

Tulsa Bone and Joint Associates is seeking a Full-time Orthopedic Service Line Physician Assistant to work in a hospital setting, assisting multiple orthopedic surgeons.

Essential Functions

·      Assist in the operating room, assess patients, write orders, conduct rounds, educate and teach, perform consultations, and manage discharge processes for orthopedic patients.

·      Collaborate closely with hospitalists and hospital staff to maintain orthopedic clinical pathways and protocols.

·      Identify educational needs among hospital staff and assist in their development, training, and in-service sessions. Help develop protocols to improve efficiency throughout the hospital and possess a solid understanding of CPOE (Computerized Physician Order Entry).

·      Assist with chart audits and clinical documentation.

·      Serve as a point of contact for follow-up on general patient care concerns (both during and after discharge), address staff concerns related to processes, and review workflows to recommend best practice standards.

·      Assist in surgery and work within the hospital setting and Urgent Care.

Schedule

·      Monday - Friday: 6:45 AM - 5:00 PM (times may vary) 

·      Call/rounding up to one weekend per month

·      Orthopedic Urgent Care coverage is required

·      Coverage for other hospital health systems may be necessary to support the service line, in addition to Orthopedic Urgent Care coverage

Requirements

·      Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies (PA)

·      Current and unrestricted PA license in Oklahoma

·      Experience in an Urgent Care setting or in Orthopedics is preferred but not required

·      Interest or experience in Orthopedic Surgery is preferred but not required

·  Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems