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Virtua Medical Group, PA
Physician Assistant - Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics
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What they do
An Orthopedics Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in concert with an orthopedist, 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.
$120,877 / year median in New Jersey
+18% projected growth
Job Description
At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason
- to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between
- we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.
Location:
200Bowman Drive Remote Type:
On-Site Employment Type:
Employee Employment Classification:
Regular Time Type:
Full timeWork Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)Total Weekly Hours:
40Additional Locations:
Job Information:
About theRole:
Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics is looking for an experienced Physician Assistant to join their patient focused orthopedic practice. This position will float to all Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics office locations.Position Responsibilities:
- Obtains a relevant and complete social, medical and orthopedic history.
- Performs an appropriate physical examination with strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
- Appropriately selects diagnostic tests.
- Accurately interprets test results including labs, X-rays, and complete documentation.
- Synthesizes information accurately from PE, test results, written forms, EMR and patient verbal report.
- Integrates the patient's PMHx and PSHx into decision making regarding orthopedic treatments.
- Appropriately orders pharmaceuticals (antibiotics, anticoagulants, pain management), braces, therapies, weight-bearing status.
- Provides quality patient education: timely and thorough during office visit and callbacks.
- Provides health education aimed at preventing problems or maintaining health.
- Appropriately sizes, applies & removes casts/splints/braces.
- Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including but not limited to joint/tendon/bursa injections.
- Conducts hospital rounds and consults for hospital patients including evaluation, formulation of treatment plan, and completes all necessary documentation.
- Maintains sterile technique and safety standards.
- Performs all duties related to surgical first assisting.
Qualifications:
- Graduation from accredited Physician Assistant program.
- NCCPA Certification and Physician Assistant license issued by the State of New Jersey
- BLS Certification