POSITION SUMMARY

Provides health care services to patients under the direction, supervision and responsibility of the orthopaedic physician.

ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONSReasonable Accommodations StatementTo accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)Performs patient evaluation and work up, including but not limited to; history and physical assessment, patient/family/caregiver education, routine laboratory, diagnostic, and physical therapy reportsInterprets and integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic planCollaborates with physicians on plan of careMaintains and reviews patient record and other pertinent informationInstitutes and executes protocols as specified by physicianAdministers all recognized first aid procedures in the event of an emergencyAdministers injections, aspirations, removal and placement of sutures/staples as necessaryPerforms and assists with reductions of fractures and dislocations as well as the removal or excision of superficial orthopaedic hardwareAssists in surgery as directed by assigned surgeonRegular and predictable attendanceAbility to work in a cooperative manner with othersPerforms other related duties as assigned

SKILLS & ABILITIESEducation:

Physician Assistant:

Bachelors degree required. Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program recognized by the state committee of Physician Assistants and the Board of Medical Examiners. Successful completion of the examination of the National Board for Certification of Physician Assistants.

Experience:

Previous experience in minor medical care and emergency care is required.

Computer Skills:

Must be computer literate. Intermediate computer skills are required.

Certifications & Licenses:

Physician Assistant:

Must hold and maintain a valid license issued by the National Board for

Certification of Physician AssistantsADA Disclaimer:

In developing this job, description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Campbell Clinic Benefit Summary:

Campbell Clinic offers a lucrative benefit package to support employees and their families.

Medical / Dental

/ Vision InsuranceHRA OptionFlexible Spending Account Basic Life Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance OptionLong-Term DisabilityVoluntary Short-Term Disability Accident Insurance Critical Illness Insurance401(k) Plan Matching + Profit Sharing Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled