Physician Assistant
Company: OrthoVirginia
Location: Chesterfield
Posted on: November 16, 2023
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Job Description:
PRN Pain Management Physician Assistant OrthoVirginia,
Virginia's largest provider of expert orthopedic and therapy care,
is currently seeking a licensed Physician Assistant (PA) to join
our team on a PRN Basis! This is a PRN non-surgical clinical
position with clinical responsibilities three days a week- Monday,
Wednesday and Friday. 25-28 hours per week. Outpatient clinical
setting and telemedicine visits Set patients up for physical
therapy, x-rays, and ESI's. Summary: Provides direct patient care
according to State guidelines and under the direction of the
supervising physician. Functions with specific privileges as
approved by the governing body. May be involved in the coordination
of treatment and assists in the management of pre and post
procedure care. In coordination with the supervising physician,
develops a comprehensive plan of care, and collaborates with the
care team to ensure continuity quality care. Primary Functions &
Accountabilities Performs physical examination, compiles medical
data and records medical history and implements a treatment plan on
new and established patients Orders appropriate diagnostic studies
when indicated Instructs patients and families regarding treatment
plan and medications Consults with physician when warranted to
assess patient condition and treatment Ensures that medical charts
and administrative paper work is completed in a timely manner
Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits
Provides follow-up care to patients according to practice
guidelines May perform preoperative assessment of patient and
confirms completion of required documentation Assesses patient
status for compliance with physical, emotional and social admission
requirements May or may not perform thorough preoperative work-up
for the scheduled procedures Notifies attending physician if
patient does not meet criteria or is not suitable for treatment in
the outpatient setting Confirms that medical clearance and all
diagnostic tests are performed and documented Supports the patient
and family by explaining the perioperative experience with specific
instructions to the patient and family regarding their
responsibility in the outpatient process May or may not coordinate
the surgical schedule considering special needs of the patient
Performs within guidelines of specific privileges approved by the
governing body and delegated by the Medical Director May or may not
confer with the attending physician about the planned anesthetic to
be administered Documents orders and considerations specified by
the attending physician and carried out by Physician Monitors
patients and administers medications according to Facility policy
Performs preoperative activities according to Facility policy
Provides support to medical and office staff Work with office staff
to answer patient Mychart messages and voicemails. Refill
medications as appropriate Perform Telemedicine visits which may be
able to be conducted remotely. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to assess situations, resolve within scope of ability, or
escalate as appropriate Ability to respond effectively to
emergencies, actual events or drills. Ability to follow
instructions with little supervision Ability to maintain
professional demeanor in all aspects of role Assists in completing
paperwork for patients as indicated Travels between facilities when
indicated Strong customer service skills and excellent
communication skills Job Requirements Completion of an accredited
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program is required. Must
maintain CEU's in pertinent clinical practice according to
licensure requirements. BLS Certification must be maintained.
Prefer 2 years of experience. Pain Medicine experience highly
desired. However, new graduates are encouraged to apply Depending
on future need, there may be an opportunity to transition to full
time. Employment Type: Full Time
Keywords: OrthoVirginia, Tuckahoe , Physician Assistant, Healthcare , Chesterfield, Virginia
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