DESCRIPTION

* Must be willing to Dallas/Mansfield /Irving /Arlington. Must have surgery experience*

Clinic Assistance

• Perform complete physical exams, pre-operative and post-operative evaluations, and record findings.

• Order and interpret diagnostic studies (i.e. x-rays, MRIs, CTs and serum/join fluid labs, Dexa Scans, Vascular Doppler)

• Establish a diagnosis, determine a treatment plan, implement the necessary ancillaries, order additional and selective studies or laboratory evaluations.

• Assist in Surgeries and be available to provide call coverage as requested.

• Be responsible for PR/PO and all surgery related paperwork.

• Consult with specialists and interventional physicians, as predicated by the case’s diagnosis and severity.

• Assist in reduction of fractures and dislocations.

• Provide minor office surgical care (suturing)

• Remove sutures or staples, change dressings, on patients and draw up injections.

• Administer injections, oral medications, aspirations of joints, suture wounds, and other clinic procedures.

• Prepare written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances and authorize prescription refills.

• Assist physicians in the application of specialized orthopedic devices. Fit and measure for braces and orthopedic devices.

• Instruct patient and personal representatives regarding medications and treatment instructions and provides patient education in the use of crutches, canes, and other orthopedic devices.

• Assist physicians by recording patient progress notes and transcribe orders.

• Triage patient telephone calls, answer questions and provide consultation and education to the patient and personal representatives.

• Provide monitoring and continuity of care.

• Perform independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations.

• Perform Peer to Peer evaluation for procedure Authorization

• Assist in managing Patients with direct patient care

Administrative Responsibilities

• Provide supporting documentation and coding information for all health care services provided.

• Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.

• Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.

• Protect patient privacy in compliance with HIPAA Privacy Regulations.

REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program (Required)

• 2-3 years of experience as a APP in a Ortho setting WITH surgery experience (Required)

• Must be be licenses in State of Texas.

• Excellent customer service skills

• Demonstrated conflict management skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail

• Operating room experience preferred

Company: AOA Orthopedic Specialists

Job Type: Full-time

Address: 2005 West Park Drive, Irving, TX, 75061