Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Medical Group at SYNERGY ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS INC

San Diego, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Apr, 26

Salary

130000.0

Posted On

14 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Performing Examinations, Interpreting Diagnostic Tests, Prescribing Medications, Assisting in Surgery, Ordering Diagnostic Procedures, Performing Minor Outpatient Procedures, Evaluating Patients, Counseling Patients, Conducting Post-operative Rounds, Writing Orders, Performing Admission and Discharge Work

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Job Details Job Location: CC 01 - Mision Valley - San Diego, CA 92108 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $130,000.00 Salary/year Job Category: Health Care Physician Assistants practicing in orthopedics, as part of the physician-led team, provide medical care under the supervision of an orthopedic surgeon. Their work ranges from performing examinations to interpreting diagnostic tests to prescribing medications to assisting the orthopedic surgeon in surgery. PAs in orthopedics work both in inpatient and outpatient settings. Orthopedic surgeons delegate a range of responsibilities to physician assistants. As such, PAs exercise a high level of decision-making, providing care with delegated autonomy. Job responsibilities of physician assistants include: Performing comprehensive and problem-focused history and physical examinations Interpreting laboratory and diagnostic procedures to establish a working diagnosis Implementing therapeutic intervention for specific conditions Ordering and performing diagnostic procedures and studies, such as: EMG Electrocardiogram Compartment pressure measurements X-ray examinations Special x-ray examinations, including CT, MRI, and bone scans Performing procedures like regional anesthesia and digital blocks Performing minor outpatient procedures, such as: Hardware removal Incision and drainage K-wire removal Percutaneous pinning of fractures Tendon repair Wound closure Wound debridement Needle biopsy Wound management Performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, such as: Brace, cast, and splint applications Closed reduction of fractures and dislocations Injection of joints Joint and bursa aspirations Tendons Trigger points and bursa Assisting in surgeries as delegated by the surgeon Ordering, prescribing, dispensing, and administering medication Ordering, prescribing, dispending, and administering orthosis, orthotics, braces, and other orthopedic devices Evaluating, screening, and counseling patients on health maintenance Promoting the utilization of community resources Conducting post-operative rounds, writing orders, and performing admission and discharge work in the hospital setting Qualifications Must have active California state license BC required BLS needed DEA needed Weekdays and weekend call Minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably in Orthopedics or Pain Management Benefits: Health, vision, dental, and 401(k) retirement benefits offered Competitive compensation Paid malpractice insurance Great working environment and teamwork

Responsibilities

Physician Assistants in orthopedics provide medical care under the supervision of an orthopedic surgeon, performing examinations, interpreting diagnostic tests, and assisting in surgeries. They also order and perform diagnostic procedures, implement therapeutic interventions, and conduct post-operative care.