PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Summary: We are seeking a Physician Assistant to work in our Sports Medicine division.  It is a combination of hospital and clinical/ office hours.  A successful candidate must possess excellent people skills, be self-motivated and have the ability to work within a team environment.  The candidate will join an experienced mid-level staff.  Orthopaedic and/or surgical experience preferred, but not required.  http://www.oaaortho.com/careers

Essential Functions:  

•    Administers office and hospital patient care, including first assist during surgery.
•    Coordinates pre/post-operative care
•    Examines patients, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
•    Reviews prior medical records and diagnostic studies
•    Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results for deviations from normal.
•    Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
•    Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
•    Maintains appropriate level of documentation for patient chart.
•    Provides follow-up treatments and care to patients in accordance with protocols established by physician.
•    Obtains admission History and Physical (H&P)
•    Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
•    Participates in call schedule including, at a minimum, call with the respective attending with additional days as requested with another OAA physician.
•    Promotes vision and mission statement of the group.
•    Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

•    Graduate of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), and 
•    Current Physician Assistant Certification, and 
•    Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in Pennsylvania
•    One (1) to three (3) years of surgical experience preferred
•    Required Certifications:
o    Act 34 PA Criminal Background
o    Act 151 PA Child Abuse History
o    Act 114 FBI Cogent Clearance Fingerprinting
•    Ability to communicate effectively and maintain a positive rapport with patients and staff members
•    Decision making and team leadership experience
•    Ability to multitask
•    Possess excellent people skills 
•    Strong computer skills with electronic medical records experience
•    Self-motivated, flexible team player
•    Bi-lingual/Spanish skills for interpreting a plus