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Orthopedic Physician Assistant
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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.
$94,733 / year median in South Carolina
+20% projected growth
Job Description
$5,000 Starting Bonus. Outpatient satellite clinic based in Laurens County. Assess patients in clinic and other outside facilities that are contracted with SMG/SRH, and completes medical histories and physical examinations to appropriately provide care to patients in accordance with the medical plan of care and within own scope of practice. Accurately chart history and care plan in electronic medical record (EMR), closing encounters within the time guidelines set forth by Self Medical Group and Self Regional Healthcare Administration. Completing all EMR generated tasks and assisting care team in achieving Meaningful Use measures. Performs all other assigned duties per SMG Physicians, Practice Manager, and Self Medical Group Administration. jmcbride@selfregional.org Contact Information jmcbride@selfregional.org