"Alerted.org

DESCRIPTION

*Ortho Experience Strongly Preferred*

Schedule:

+ **Clinic- Monday Afternoon, Tuesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, and Friday Morning (Mansfield)**

+ **OR- Monday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, and Thursday (All Day),**

+ **Must be available for on call and some weekends**

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.

+ 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 (i.e. toenail removal, suturing)

+ Apply and remove casts, splints, and immobilizing devices, remove sutures or staples, change dressings, on patients and draw up injections.

+ Administer injections, immunizations, oral medications, aspirations of joints, suture wounds, wound debridement, 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.

Hospital Assistance

+ Obtain complete pre-operative medical history and physical data regarding surgery patients.

+ Acquire proper surgical equipment and hardware needed to perform scheduled surgical procedures.

+ Assist in surgery, which may include first assist, deep and superficial tissue closures, application of appliances and any other action delegated by the surgeon.

+ Conduct hospital rounds, evaluate and clarify clinical conditions, formulate and implement a treatment or therapeutic plan for hospitalized patients.

+ Dictate discharge summaries, histories and physicals.

+ Maintain a log of all surgical procedures, for documentation and billing purposes.

+ Take first call for the physician, which may include: deciding to admit, arrange surgical intervention, schedule emergency surgery, radiologic procedures, write orders, permits, and appraisement of the case to the physician.

+ Make emergency room evaluations and inpatient consultations.

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/ NP Program

+ Current and active licenses and certifications

+ 2-3 years of experience as a APP in a Ortho setting **(Required). Surgery Experience Preferred**

+ 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:** Arlington Orthopedics Associates

**Job Type:** Full-time

**Address:** 800 Orthopedic Way, Arlington, TX, 76015