Urgent Care Physician Assistant

Job DescriptionJob Description Join our Urgent Care team! LBJI is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our busy, well-established orthopedic practice in Northwest Indiana. The position will focus primarily on Urgent Care sports medicine and general orthopedics.This is a great opportunity for a PA interested in orthopedics, with competitive compensation, hands-on experience, and the opportunity to work closely with an orthopedic surgeon and experienced clinical team. Both experienced PAs and motivated new graduates are welcome to apply.Job SummaryThe Physician Assistant (PA) will work independently in the Urgent Care. They may be responsible for consulting on patients, provide medical care, medication management, and care coordination for patients with chronic or acute injuries.Essential Job Functions Obtain patient history and perform assessments via observation and examination Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalitiesOrder, perform and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests as neededImplement interventions to support the patient to regain or maintain physiologic stabilityAsses and revise care plans based on physician recommendations and patient changesConsult with other staff regarding referrals, follow-ups, and transfer of careEducate patient and family by providing educational tools and resources to aid in decision making Participate in professional development activities and attend seminars as needed Exercise initiative, judgement, discretion, and decision making to achieve medical objectivesOther duties as assignedQualificationsCurrent state PA license, certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician AssistantsMaster’s in PA studies from an accredited UniversityPhysical RequirementsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods, work longer than eight (8) hour shifts, and to work both day/evening shifts. Work may hand dexterity as well as the need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.Work EnvironmentWork is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent personal and telephone contact with patients, physicians, and other healthcare personnel. Work may be stressful at times. Interaction with others is constant and interruptive. Work may involve interaction with injured or sick patients.Travel between all Lakeshore Bone & Joint facilities is required for this position.Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodation StatementLakeshore Bone & Joint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.