Our growing Orthopedic team is searching for a dedicated physician extender to add to our clinic team! Someone with energy, a passion for patient care and a willingness to help serve our community. This position will be responsible for the following: Reviews prior health history, work history, history of physical complaints, and results of prior diagnostic studies, social history, and other relevant information. Takes relevant medical history and performs physical examinations. Treats patients with orthopedics related illness, injury and adverse health consequences. Evaluates patients for preventive health measures. Orders appropriate and pertinent diagnostic studies according to standards of care Develops a plan of care. Including discharge plans and follow-up care. Collaborates and refers questions to other health team members Consults with collaborating physician, as needed. Documents evaluations, treatments and clinical procedures. Provides appropriate information and educational materials to patients. Refers patient to physician or other appropriate provider for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment, as appropriate and necessary. Provides guidance and counseling to patients and families concerning problems related to injury or total health care. Apprises patients and families of changes in medical condition, treatment and health care plan, as needed. Enhances professional development through participation in educational programs, current literature review, and in-service meetings and incorporates principals into personal practice.

Requirements:

Must have excellent customer service skills and portray those skills over the phone and to patients in person. Employee must possess effective communication skills. Must possess the ability to work in a high stress environment and work well with others. Employee must work independently and possess critical thinking skills to effectively handle emergency visits. Employee must also work as a positive team member with those surrounding, as being cross-trained in other responsibilities will be beneficial to primary tasks. Employee must posses a high level of confidentiality when dealing with patient/hospital information.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person