A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.
Physician Assistant Southlake Orthopaedics - 2.2 Birmingham, AL Job Details Full-time 5 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Master's degree Advanced practice provider PA-C Full Job Description Southlake Orthopaedics is looking for a full time Physician Assistant to join our team.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist the surgeon in surgery Perform patient progress notes, history and physical intake, triage, and consults. Issue and transcribe diagnostic orders and prescriptions. Formulate a working diagnosis, develop and implement treatment plans. Monitor the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions. Evaluate patient status during hospital rounds. Perform independent evaluations in emergency situations. Verify operating room equipment and materials are in a state of readiness. Participate in on-call schedule. Offer counseling and education to patients as needed. Performs clinical duties including, but not limited to, wound care, injections, draw labs, apply and remove dressings/bandages, casting, etc. Performs any additional work-related tasks as needed, including, but not limited to, taking nurse calls, escorting patients from the waiting area, scanning, importing disks, and room prep.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Master's Degree Physician Assistant from a program accredited by the ARC-PA required Successful completion of PANCE required Unrestricted license (or eligibility to apply for licensure) to practice in the state of Alabama required 2 years of Orthopaedic surgery experience preferred As a member of the Southlake team you can expect: Generous Paid Time Off based on years of service Health & Welfare benefits starting the first of the month following your date of hire: BCBS Medical Dental Vision Company paid Life Insurance Voluntary Life, Accident, Cancer, and Critical Illness coverage Employee Assistance Program 401(k) plan after one year of employment Referral Bonus program Monday - Friday schedule for most roles Please note: If you are viewing this position on an external job board (such as Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, etc.), unless specifically stated in the posting, the provided salary estimates may not be accurate as they are not provided by Southlake Orthopaedics. Our staff looks forward to speaking with you about your background, skills, and compensation requirements.
