Physician Assistant (2221)

• Level: Experienced
• Job Location: TOA-Dallas-Greenville - Dallas, TX 75231
• Position Type: Full Time
• Job Category: Health Care

Job Summary

The Physician Assistant – Clinical Coordinator provides clinical and surgical care to patients under the direction of the supervising orthopaedic surgeon while coordinating the clinical, operational, and administrative functions of the practice.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience: Graduation from an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program. Minimum two (2) years of orthopaedic experience preferred; surgical first-assist experience preferred. New graduates may be considered based on training, clinical rotations, and practice needs.

Language Ability: Ability to read and interpret medical records, clinical protocols, and regulatory requirements; document clear notes, orders, and correspondence; and explain diagnoses and treatment plans in language patients and families can understand.

Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide on all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to synthesize clinical information, establish differential diagnoses, recognize changes in patient condition, solve practical problems, and determine when consultation or escalation to the physician is required.

Computer Skills: Ability to type 45 WPM, basic proficiency in Microsoft Outlook/Office, and experience using or ability to learn and comprehend computer programs.

Certificates and Licenses: Current NCCPA certification; current, unrestricted Physician Assistant license in Texas; prescriptive authority and controlled-substance registration (including DEA) as required; current BLS certification (ACLS may be required based on facility policy).

Must obtain and maintain hospital, ambulatory surgery center, and payer credentials and privileges. Work Environment: Work is performed in clinic, examination rooms, hospitals, operating rooms, and ambulatory surgery centers.

Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, sharps, radiation, and other occupational hazards; required PPE must be used. Typical schedule is Monday–Thursday with a half-day Friday and may include occasional early mornings, evenings, weekends, travel between sites, and call coverage.

Physical Demands: The position requires frequent standing, walking, reaching, and manual dexterity, including extended standing during surgery and procedures.

Must possess sufficient dexterity and visual acuity to perform examinations, assist with surgery, administer injections, and operate clinical equipment; must be able to lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally assist with greater weights using appropriate personnel and safe patient-handling procedures; and must wear required protective equipment for extended periods.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position typically works 8 hours per day, but the schedule may vary. Time standing and time sitting will vary.