At OrthoVirginia, you’re part of a team dedicated to delivering expert orthopedic and therapy care across the state. As Virginia’s largest provider of musculoskeletal care, we offer full-time and part-time opportunities in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
With more than 159 physicians in over 35 locations—including Lynchburg, Northern Virginia, Richmond, Southwest Virginia, and Hampton Roads—OrthoVirginia is a leader in orthopedic surgery, non-surgical care, and physical, hand, and occupational therapy. Our nationally recognized specialists treat a full range of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, helping patients of all ages move, heal, and thrive.
Join us and become part of a trusted network committed to excellence in orthopedic care.
Primary Functions & Responsibilities:
- 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 paperwork 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 Medical Director or 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 confer with the surgeon about the planned anesthetic to be administered
- Documents orders and considerations specified by surgeon 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
Knowledge, Skills & 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
- May make hospital rounds for physicians when indicated
- Assists in completing paperwork for patients as indicated
- Travels between facilities when indicated
- Strong customer service skills and excellent communication skills
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Skills Required
- Performs physical examinations and documents medical history
- Orders and interprets diagnostic studies when indicated
- Implements treatment plans and provides follow-up care per practice guidelines
- Performs preoperative assessments and confirms required documentation and medical clearance
- Monitors patients and administers medications according to facility policy
- Completes medical charts and administrative paperwork in a timely manner
- Ability to respond effectively to emergencies and escalate as appropriate
- Ability to follow instructions with little supervision and maintain professional demeanor
- Strong customer service and communication skills; provides patient/family education
- Willingness to travel between facilities when indicated and possibly make hospital rounds
What We Do
OrthoVirginia is Virginia's largest provider of orthopedic medicine and a leading provider of physical, hand, and occupational therapy. Operating in over 35 locations, the practice delivers patient-centered, outcome-focused care. Its mission is to champion healthy, vibrant, and active communities through the expertise of over 160 orthopedic specialists providing both surgical and non-surgical care to patients of all ages.
