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Infinite Health Collaborative (iHealth) Physician Assistant - Trauma/Surgical and Clinical - Twin Cities Orthopedics in Maple Grove, Minnesota
Description The Physician Assistant provides healthcare services to patients in the clinic under direction and responsibility of physician(s). This position works with a physician specializing in trauma, in clinic as well as surgery. Essential functions: Assist physician in the clinic (e.g., room and prep patients; order x-rays; compile patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination) Assist surgeon in operating room (e.g., pre-surgery planning, position patient in O.R., check for proper instruments, assist in surgical procedure, close wound, remove patient) Perform therapeutic procedures such as splinting, casting, suturing and wound care Apply, remove, modify and adjust casts and soft goods; change dressings; remove sutures Implement patient management plans, record progress, and assist in provision of care Consultations with (phone or in-person) patients for cast application/adjustment, dressing changes or brace application; etc. Rounding and call, as required by supervising Physician Prescribe medications Additional functions: Any and all other duties as assigned Education, experience, & other requirements: Successful completion of accredited Physician Assistant Program. NCCPA certification Minnesota Board of Medical Practice registration/license DEA registration Minimum of 1 year of orthopedic experience preferred, new graduates welcome to apply. Minimum of 1 year of surgical experience preferred. Additional essential requirements: Ability to: Travel independently throughout the workplace (which may include movement from floor to floor); stand for long periods of time Frequently work at a fast pace, with unscheduled interruptions and deadlines Converse in a calm, friendly manner Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions Proficiently operate modern clinic and office (e.g., PC) equipment; and communicate on and operate the phone system Ability to lift moderately heavy objects (e.g., transport patient from/to gurney/wheelchair; lift and hold legs, arms, etc. during surgery) Travel to other work-related locations Additional expectations - TCO's Core Values: Integrity - Do the right thing and take responsibility for what you do and say Service - Consistently contribute to deliver an exceptional experience Quality - Act with high purpose, committed effort, and skillful execution to exceed expectations Innovation - Identify progressive solutions that improve service, teamwork, efficiency, and/or effectiveness Teamwork - Be a part of the whole; support each other positively Environmental conditions: Normal clinic/hospital setting May be exposed to hazardous agents and infectious disease; cast dust and saw noise Notes: The knowledge, skills, abilities & traits (KSATs) listed on this job description are typically acquired through the levels of education and experience listed. However, any equivalent combination of education and/or experience, which provide an applicant with the listed KSATs to perform the essential functions and requirements of the job, is acceptable TCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and Additional job functions are subject to modification. Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health) is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.
