Orthopaedic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Surgery-General
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
75240
, Dallas, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
11/15/24
Description
Specialization:
Orthopaedic Total Joints
Job Summary:
Medical City Healthcare is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to join their team of Orthopaedic Surgeons who specialize in routine and complex joint replacement, orthopedic trauma surgery, bone and soft tissue orthopedic oncology and a wide range of other surgical and non-surgical services.
Qualified Candidates:
- Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant Master’s Program
- Certified as National Commissioned Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required
- Texas Physician Assistant License
- Outpatient/Inpatient position
- Must be comfortable with treating patients for general orthopaedics, trauma and joint replacement conditions with ability to generate / implement appropriate treatment plans
- Experience is valuable but quick learners without experience can be mentored
- Excellent interpersonal skills and positive attitude are important
- Full time schedule in a busy practice. There are multiple PAs to ensure the workload is manageable
- Assist with inpatient and outpatient care, follow-ups, messages, and prescription refills
- Applicant will perform surgical assist duties with experienced orthopedic surgeon. Applicants should be efficient while maintaining high quality performance
- The blended position provides care for inpatient hospitals including a Level I trauma center
- Plan treatment and document using Meditech EMR and Centricity Clinic EMR
- Obtains medical history and physical exam from patients
- Analyze and implement plan for patient care based on above information gathered information eventually in independent fashion with physician available for supervision / discussion
- Maintains complete and accurate records of contacts with patients whether in person or by phone
- Has the interpersonal skills to coach and instruct additional clinical and nonclinical practice employees for system practice performance and patient care improvements
- Work is performed in a clinic or surgical environment
- Competitive salary range with incentive bonuses in place
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401k, healthcare and paid malpractice
- Paid time off, CME and dues allowance
About Medical City Healthcare:
- 21 hospitals in North Texas
- 4,100 total beds
- 7 off-campus emergency rooms
- 15 ambulatory surgery centers
- 57 CareNow urgent care centers
- GME teaching hospital
- U.S. News & World Report - Best Hospital in Texas