Physician Assistant - Sports Clinic

Physician Assistant - Sports Clinic TMI Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery, P.A. Arlington, TX Job Details Full-time 15 hours ago Qualifications Physician Assistant License PA-C Full Job Description General Information Job Title Physician's Assistant - Sports Medicine Practice Department Clinical Location Arlington/Mansfield FSLA Status Fulltime Part time PRN Non-Exempt Exempt Reports to COO/Director of Operations Supervises N/A Job Summary As a member of our Clinical team, The Physician Assistant works closely with our physicians in providing high-quality patient care. Current need is for outpatient sports practice with focus on elbow, shoulder, and knee injuries in athletes from high school to professional levels. Principal Duties and Responsibilities The Physician Assistant will assist in surgery in hospital and surgical center locations. The Physician Assistant, under the direction of the physician, performs first assistant surgical duties in both open and arthroscopic procedures- including tissue retraction and suturing. Completes office tasks including physical examinations and recording health history both in conjunction with the physician and independently. Orders appropriate laboratory and radiographic tests as needed. Participates in clinical documentation, conducts patient education, writes prescriptions, performs independent in-office procedures (injections, aspirations, ultrasound guided procedures etc.) The position requires the Physician Assistant to be in an outpatient clinical setting during normal business hours. No emergency room call is required. No evenings or weekends are required. Other duties as assigned Job Qualifications Education Degree from an accredited educational institution Licensed by the State of Texas (PA,C) Experience in an orthopedic practice setting is preferred Excellent communication skills. Spanish speaking fluency is welcomed but not required. Experience with EHR utilization including e-prescribing Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with outstanding attention to detail Specific Job Experience Previous medical office experience including surgical and office, patient education preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Excellent verbal communication skills. Experience working in a positive team environment. Orthopedic and/or surgical experience preferred Physical Demands/Work Environment These physical demands and work environment characteristics are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequency None Some Freq. Very Freq. Key Some - 1-4 times/day Lifting > 50 lbs. X Freq - 20-40 times/day Very Freq - >50 times/day Lifting > 20 lbs. X Pushing > 50 lbs. X Pulling > 50 lbs.

X Stooping, Kneeling X Crawl X Climb X Balance X Physical Requirements:

Hazards:

Mental/Emotional Requirement:

Perform shift work Exposure to toxic/chemical/detergents Manage stress appropriately Maneuver weight of patients Exposure to extreme hot/cold conditions Handle multiple priorities Hear alarm/phone/equipment Exposure to dust/fumes/drafts Works alone Manual dexterity (hand/eye coordination) Exposure to moving mechanical parts Manage anger/fear/hostility /violence Reach above shoulder Exposure to potential electrical shock Work in areas that are confined and/or crowded Repetitive arm/hand movement Exposure to X-ray/electromagnetic energy Finger dexterity Exposure to high pitched noises Working Conditions Color vision Exposure to communicable diseases INSIDE [Specify major conditions] Acuity - Near Exposure to pathogen exposure Acuity - Far Exposure to risk exposure OUTSIDE [Specify major conditions] Depth perception Use of latex gloves Work Positions (% of time spent):

Sitting:

20%

Standing:

60%

Walking:

20% Conclusion The above duties and responsibilities may be essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodations. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations. Authorization I have reviewed the job description and received a copy of it. I attest that I can perform all essential functions of this position including the physical and mental/emotional demands of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Job Holder Signature Date Page Break