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.
• The Advanced Practice Provider provides care to patients at Northwestern Orthopedics following established standards and practices and within the scope of their licensure and credentialing, including writing orders for medications, performing diagnostic tests and therapeutic medical procedures.
PRE-REQUISITES
Successful completion of accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner master's program, passing the PANCE or national board examination as well as active Vermont state licensure.
RELATIONSHIPS
Reports To:
Clinical Practice Manager; Director of Outpatient Services;
Chief Administrative Officer Supervises:
Other Contacts:
Medical Staff Members, patients and patients' families, and hospital employees.
SCOPE:
Machinery or Equipment Used:
Diagnostic equipment including but not limited to ED Ultrasound Unit, ECG machine, external pacer, Dinamap blood pressure machine, monitor, defibrillator, cast removal saw, SMS computer, and Pulsavac. Computers, Electronic Health Records.
Physical Demands:
Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking. Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling or crouching. Ability to move quickly in response to emergency care situations.
Working Conditions:
Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances. Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries and illnesses). Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handle emergency or crisis situation. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours. Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.
Required Protective Equipment:
Ergonomically correct computer equipment, as well as PPE required on a case by case basis to perform appropriate patient care (eye protection, face protection, goggles, mask, gown, non-sterile medical gloves and sterile medical gloves).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides diagnosis, treatment, consultation and follow up for patients seen in Northwestern OB/GYN. Completes timely History and Physical and documentation Orders appropriate lab and diagnostic procedures and studies Interprets and integrates data to deliver appropriate therapeutic goals Utilizes referral services when appropriate Provides education to patients on both acute and chronic care of condition. Implements medical care within their limits of privileges, including writing orders for medications, and prescribing out-patient medications according to Vermont Pharmacy Rules and Regulations. Effectively communicates with the patient and the family/support system about the treatment plan, resources and required follow up care. Utilizes the hospitals electronic health record by appropriately documenting all patient interactions. Actively participates in hospital committees and maintains both a collegial and independent relationship with members of the medical staff and Hospital employees. Demonstrates support of and assists with the execution of cost saving process improvement initiatives. Partners with other departments of the hospital to ensure efficient flow of patients. Assist surgeon in surgical care of patients including: pre-operative history and physical, orders, OR set up, surgical assistance, and post-operative care. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
