Katmai
Physician Assistant (Orthopedics) - United States Air Force Academy
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Air Force Academy, Colorado, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Fellowship
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Healthcare
- Posted
Must have
- Graduate from a physician assistant education program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission for Physician Assistant Education, Inc.
- Graduate Physician Assistant qualified by academic and practical education to provide patient services as a physician extender under supervision of a physician.
- Post-Graduate Training: Successfully completed an accredited Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant residency or fellowship program that is at least twelve (12) months in length.
- Must be certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Must have an active, current, valid, unrestricted license from a U.S. jurisdiction.
- Have actively practiced as an Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant or in training for twenty-four (24) months within the last thirty-six (36) months and able to demonstrate clinical and surgical fir
- Must have and maintain current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Red Cross.
- Must obtain and maintain the site's required health screening and immunization requirements.
- Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks.
- Must obtain and maintain all required documents, certifications, licenses, etc. listed on the credentialling checklist, sent by Katmai’s Credentialing Specialist, for this position for initial hire. A
Nice to have
- Coordinates patient care with other members of health care team.
- Accomplishes narrative summaries and other documentation.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Full description
SUMMARY:
Provides Physician Assistant (PA) services by collecting data required for diagnosis and performing procedures and services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participates in established peer (other medical specialist) review process monthly. Provides chart review for quality assurance purposes in the area of orthopedics if requested on an occasional basis.
- Obtains and evaluates medical histories, performs physical examinations, performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, and orders laboratory studies, radiographs, electrocardiograms, and other special examinations.
- Collects specimens for pathologic examination. Analyzes and interprets data, formulates problem lists, and establishes plans for solution of clinical problems.
- Counsel’s patients on medical problems, use of drugs, expected effects of treatment, family planning, childcare, diet, and other therapeutic health maintenance matters.
- Makes entries in patient's permanent medical records.
- In emergency situations, administers lifesaving procedures and medications pending availability of physician.
- Procedures include cardiopulmonary resuscitation, treatment of life endangering traumatic injuries, defibrillation, insertion of endotracheal tubes, and administration of whole blood, oxygen, and other emergency medications.
- Initiates consultation requests to other health professionals to provide more comprehensive patient management.
- Instructs other personnel assigned to health care team on preventive medicine programs and other appropriate medical activities and functions as directed.
- Assists the orthopedic surgeons in the operating room. The PA will perform nonoperative management of various fractures. The PA must be proficient with orthopedic casting and injections.
- Maintains regular and punctual attendance.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None.
RequirementsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate from a physician assistant education program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission for Physician Assistant Education, Inc.
- Graduate Physician Assistant qualified by academic and practical education to provide patient services as a physician extender under supervision of a physician.
- Post-Graduate Training: Successfully completed an accredited Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant residency or fellowship program that is at least twelve (12) months in length.
- Must be certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Must have an active, current, valid, unrestricted license from a U.S. jurisdiction.
- Have actively practiced as an Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant or in training for twenty-four (24) months within the last thirty-six (36) months and able to demonstrate clinical and surgical first assistant competency.