Physician Assistant - Walk-In Clinic

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: RO South Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA 19112Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Masters DegreeSalary Range: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: Day ShiftJob Category: Physician Assistant/Nurse PractitionerRothman Orthopaedics is looking to hire a full time Physician Assistant based in our South Philadelphia, PA office! This position is designed to support our Walk-In Clinic and will require travel to other offices as needed for coverage.

Schedule

Monday through Friday 8 AM to 4:30 PM Job Summary: The Physician Assistant evaluates and treats patients with orthopaedic problems in the walk-in clinic environment.

Key Accountabilities

Increase patient satisfaction and productivity, compliance with policy and procedure.

Responsibilities

Evaluates and treats patients during office hours to assure high quality and efficient Orthopedic care. Participates in all aspects of ambulatory patient care. Stabilization of acute and subacute orthopedic injuries/conditions. Orders and applies splints and braces.

Instructs patients and family regarding treatment instructions and medications. Assist patients and staff with arranging timely and appropriate follow up. Responsible for ordering and reviewing X-rays during office hours. Orders advanced diagnostic studies and helps to arrange follow up to go over results.

Prescribes Physical Therapy for patients. Writes, faxes and/or phones in prescriptions for patients. Completes patient school/work notes. Arrange follow up if patient needs Disability forms filled out. Dictates and documents all patient encounters.

Reviews available past medical history of who present to Urgent care for orthopedic problems. Performs joint reduction, joint aspiration and joint injections for appropriate orthopedic conditions.

Consults with RI attending physician to discuss management and plan of care on as needed basis Communicates with RI physicians, RI Staff and outside consulting physicians regarding patient care. Coordinates with Urgent Care PAs/NPs to create a monthly coverage schedule. Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization.

Qualifications

Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program Active licensure as a Pennsylvania Physician Assistant, active CPR Certification Orthopaedic or Emergency Department experience preferred Comfortable evaluating/treating acute orthopedic injuries and working up orthopedic problems Computer skills including, but not limited to, MS Office Our Commitment to Employees: Come work at Rothman Orthopaedics!

Our employees are our single greatest asset, as such, we strive to provide a professional, nurturing environment where every member of our team can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

This commitment to our employees has earned us the distinction as a Top Workplace in Philadelphia by the Philadelphia Inquirer year after year. Our employees enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health and dental benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.

Rothman Orthopaedics is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing opportunities to all qualified applicants without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We value developing an inclusive and equitable environment that strengthens our organization and allows us to better attract and retain a diverse workforce that is representative of our patients and our community.

We model our values by creating and enacting practices that encourage participation from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. COVID-19 Policy: As a condition of employment at Rothman Orthopaedics, it is required you receive the COVID-19 vaccination.

Rothman Orthopaedics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and requests for reasonable accommodations will be considered.

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