Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

SITE OF SERVICE:

Evans Army Community Hospital at Fort Carson, 1650 Cochrane Cir, CO 80913.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Surgery supporting Evans Army Community Hospital provides high-quality care to military beneficiaries in a mission-focused military treatment facility environment. This role supports the health and readiness of active-duty service members, families, and other eligible beneficiaries through direct patient care, clinical coordination, and accurate documentation in the electronic health record.

POSITION QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Successfully completed a Physician Assistant Education Program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission for Physician Education, Inc (ARC-PA).

Board Certification: Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a Physician Assistant from any U.S. State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or U.S. Virgin Islands.

Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required prior to start date. Certification must be reviewed and renewed bi-annually at no cost to the Government.

Experience: Have actively practiced as an Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant or in training for 24 months within the last 36 months and are able to demonstrate clinical and surgical first assistant competency.

Citizenship: U.S. Citizen required.

DUTIES:

• Orthopedic PA. The scope of privileges for an Orthopedic PA includes the outpatient evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and consultation for patients of all ages to correct or treat various conditions, illnesses, and injuries of the extremities, spine, and associated structures by medical and physical means. The Orthopedic PA provides medical services within the scope of practice of the collaborating Orthopedic Surgeon. Orthopedic PAs also provide perioperative care in conjunction with the treating surgeon. Orthopedic PAs may assess, stabilize, and determine the disposition of patients with emergent conditions consistent with medical staff policy.

• Works under general supervision of the Chief, Orthopedic Clinic who discusses policies and objectives. There is no direct supervision, and the individual exercises independent judgment in selection and performance of the full range of diagnostic evaluations for patients.

• Will have an Orthopedic Surgeon identified in writing who will provide consultation, clinical feedback, and general oversight of the Orthopedic PA’s practice.

• If hospital admission for an orthopedic procedure, the incumbent acts solely under the direction of an orthopedic surgeon, can admit and perform inpatient rounds for the orthopedic surgeon.

• Participates in established peer (other medical specialist) review process monthly

• Provides chart review for quality assurance purposes in the area of neurology orthopedics if requested on an occasional basis.

• Attend and participate in patient care reports, patient care conferences, team conferences, professional staff conferences and other appropriate professional activities only to the extent that such attendance and participation is relative tohis/her assigned cases and/or performance of services as determined by the supervisor.

• Performs primary medical care and clinical duties with the direction of a physician. The duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides primary or specialty medical care with the cognizance or supervision of a physician.

• Provides services by collecting data required for diagnosis and performing procedures and services.

• Obtains and evaluates medical histories, performs physical examinations, performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, and orders laboratory studies, radiographs, electrocardiograms, and other special examinations.

• Collects specimens for pathologic examination. Analyzes and interprets data, formulates problem lists, and establishes plans for solution of clinical problems.

• Counsel’s patients on medical problems, use of drugs, expected effects of treatment, family planning, child care, diet, and other therapeutic health maintenance matters.

• Makes entries in patient's permanent medical records.

• In emergency situations, administers lifesaving procedures and medication spending availability of physician.

• Procedures include cardiopulmonary resuscitation, treatment of life endangering traumatic injuries, defibrillation, insertion of endotracheal tubes, and administration of whole blood, oxygen, and other emergency medications.

• Coordinates patient care with other members of health care team.

• Initiates consultation requests to other health professionals to provide more comprehensive patient management. Accomplishes narrative summaries and other documentation.

• Instructs other personnel assigned to health care team on preventive medicine programs and other appropriate medical activities and functions as required.

• Assists the orthopedic surgeons in the operating room. The PA will perform nonoperative management of various fractures. The PA must be proficient with orthopedic casting and injections

HOURS:

Monday through Friday with a 30-minute uncompensated lunch. Duty hours are an 8-hour shift between 0730-1600. On-call hours: N/A.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS

Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Must be able and willing to reprioritize on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous projects. Flexible and able to work with various personalities. Team work skills required. Time management skills required. The ability to meet deadlines in a deadline intensive environment is essential. High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

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