Physician Assistant

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Virginia Beach, VA, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Healthtech • Telehealth
The Role
Provide direct orthopedic patient care including history and physical exams, implement treatment plans, order diagnostics, perform preoperative assessments, monitor and administer medications, coordinate continuity of care, consult with surgeons and medical director as needed, complete documentation, and support medical and office staff across multiple clinic locations.
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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 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
  • 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

  • Clinical skills to perform physical exams, document medical history, and implement treatment plans
  • Ability to order and interpret appropriate diagnostic studies
  • Ability to assess situations, resolve within scope, or escalate appropriately
  • Ability to respond effectively to emergencies and drills
  • Ability to follow instructions with little supervision and maintain professional demeanor
  • Strong customer service skills and excellent communication skills
  • Willingness to travel between facilities and potentially make hospital rounds
  • Perform preoperative assessment, ensure completion of required documentation and medical clearance per facility policy
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The Company
1,309 Employees

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.

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