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Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Hospital Based PA - Night Shifts

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Ortho NorthEast

2024-10-03 08:41:12

Job location Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: Healthcare & Medical

Job description

ONE is currently seeking an experienced orthopedic physician assistant to work as our orthopedic night trauma provider. This provider's role is to improve the quality of patient care, patient service and total patient satisfaction through prompt clinical assessment of patients' needs and delivery of excellent health care services, working closely with and under the supervision of physicians and in compliance with all state and federal regulations.

Job Type: Full-Time Salaried Position

Job Duties:
Examination of trauma patients presented at Parkview Hospitals (PRMC and Randallia), review past medical history, perform detailed history and physical examination, order/interpret laboratory data and radiographic imaging, diagnose patients, recommend appropriate treatment plan, medication review and prescribe medications as appropriate, make appropriate consultations as needed. Patient education
Casting, splinting, DME application.
Perform minor surgical procedures including: anesthetic blocks, laceration repairs, closed reductions, nail trephanation/removal, nailbed repair, irrigation and debridement of finger toe amputations, bone shortening. Wound care. Multifocal joint injection/aspiration.
Evaluate and treat all demographic groups: infant, children, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
Review patient's charts with the trauma surgeons at the end of each shift.

Other Functions:
Possesses knowledge of medical OSHA safety precautions and strive to abide by and maintain the safety of self and others.
Recommends and implements specialty protocols and departmental policies and procedures.
Provides guidance to other staff members and functions as a team member of Ortho Northeast.
Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge Required/Desired:
Graduation from a Physician Assistant program accredited by the CAHEA; or Graduation from a Nurse Practitioner program accredited by a Nursing School.
New graduates are welcome to apply
Orthopedic care related experience is preferred but not required: we will train
CPR/AED certification required.
ACLS certification desired.
Maintain BLS certification.

LICENSURE:
Licensure as a Physician Assistant

Benefits:
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Profit Sharing
Paid time off - 5 days a year
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Wellness reimbursement
Up to $2000 reimbursement for CME's

Schedule:
(2) to (3) 12 hour shifts per week_ - _occasionally up to 16 hours
Two week night shifts per week - rotate Friday & Saturday night shifts with other APs
Schedule starts at 5:00 PM and ends approximately at 7:00 AM depending on patient needs
Sunday PM through Sunday AM, will work statutory holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, Christmas Day) with the other APs per holiday call rotation

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Orthopedics

License/Certification:
PA-C (Required)

Work Location: In person

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