Physician Assistant - Orthopedics jobs in Texas

Physician Assistant - Orthopedics assesses, plans, and provides patient care under the supervision of a physician. Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination. Being a Physician Assistant - Orthopedics orders and interprets appropriate laboratory and radiographic tests. Participates in daily patient rounds, writes progress notes, conducts patient education, counsels on preventative care, assists in surgery, writes prescriptions, and prepares discharge summaries. Additionally, Physician Assistant - Orthopedics requires a master's degree in Health Sciences for Physician Assistants or related. Requires completion of the PANCE exam administered by National Commission of the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Requires Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C). Typically reports to a Physician. Physician Assistant - Orthopedics's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Physician Assistant
  • Azalea Orthopedics
  • Houston, TX FULL_TIME
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    Basic Responsibility

     

    The Physician Assistant (PA) provides an advanced level of comprehensive health care to a specific patient population in collaboration with medical staff.  Follows established applicable medical standards, procedures, and practices, and gives specific patient care directions to nursing and other support staff.  Patients served include adolescent through geriatric.

     

    Specific Responsibilities

     

    The specific responsibilities of the Physician Assistant encompass but are not limited to the following:

    • Performs medical examinations and evaluations, diagnoses, treatment, follow-up, consultations and health education appropriate for the patient’s age and situation.
    • Obtains patient histories and develops patient care charges, ensuring completeness and accuracy of documentation.
    • Orders, obtains and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests.
    • Designs, orders and documents appropriate treatment plans/plans of care including prescriptions of medications based on a comprehensive review of HPI and diagnostic results.  
    • Communicates plan of care with appropriate providers including the collaborative physician, the primary care provider, the referring provider, the nursing staff, and the case manager.
    • Communicates plan of care with the patients and family members.  Provides patient and family instruction related to the plan of care, disease process, new treatment plans, and medication regimens. 
    • Provides medical care for ill and injured patients in accordance with accepted standards of care.
    • Provides health education to patients and families as required and appropriate.
    • Documents medical findings and care provided in the patient’s clinical record, including information of laboratory and radiographic studies.
    • Teaches health maintenance procedures and provides educational resources to patients as needed.
    • Collaborates with physician or other health care team members regarding patients’ health needs, outcomes and effectiveness of care plan.
    • May first assist the surgeon with cases on a determined basis.
    • Assists with discharge planning.
    • Initiates appropriate contact with other health care providers as required.
    • Maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information.  Uses and discloses only that information which is necessary to perform the function of the job.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.
    • Establishes and maintains constructive working relationships with practice staff, doctors, patients and other individuals that are encountered in the course of conducting business.

     

    Skills Required:

    • Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served.  Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.  
    • Highly effective verbal and written communication skills are required to interact with patient families, departmental units, medical and nursing staff on all essential matters.   Demonstrated/documented effective interpersonal skills.
    • Maintains updated hospital safety and other mandatory training.
    • Updated immunizations as recommended per practice area.

     

    Minimum education and work experience requirement:

    • Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from a Physician Assistant educational program approved by the Texas State Board of Licensing or found by the Board to be substantially equivalent to the programs in Texas is required.
    • Current State of Texas licensure as a Physician Assistant required.  
    • Experience as a Physician Assistant in a clinic and surgical setting.

     

    Physical Requirements

    • Prolonged periods of standing, walking and moving
    • Must be able to lift and hold 50 pounds at times
    • Frequent exposure to sharp objects, chemicals, bloodborne pathogens and patient bodily fluids
  • 10 Days Ago

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Physician Assistant Surgical - Memorial Villages Orthopedics
  • Memorial Villages Orthopedics - UTHealth Houston Careers
  • Houston, TX FULL_TIME
  • What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.Once you joi...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Physician Assistant
  • Azalea Orthopedics - Mt. Pleasant
  • Houston, TX FULL_TIME
  • Basic Responsibility The Physician Assistant (PA) provides an advanced level of comprehensive health care to a specific patient population in collaboration with medical staff. Follows established appl...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Pediatric Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner
  • Physician Assistant Solutions
  • Brownsville, TX FULL_TIME
  • Pediatric Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Brownsville, TX Currently seeking an Pediatric Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner for an opportunity in the Brownsville, TX area. Interested candid...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Physician Assistant - GROWING ORTHOPEDIC GROUP!!
  • Azalea Orthopedics - Mt. Pleasant
  • Houston, TX FULL_TIME
  • Basic Responsibility The Physician Assistant (PA) provides an advanced level of comprehensive health care to a specific patient population in collaboration with medical staff. Follows established appl...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Orthopedic Physician Assistant (Athens, TX)
  • Azalea Orthopedics, a division of OrthoLoneStar
  • Athens, TX FULL_TIME
  • Azalea Orthopedics is seeking a Physician Assistant to help provide excellent, comprehensive orthopedic health care in Athens, TX. PAs follow established applicable medical standards, procedures, and ...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Physician Assistant - Orthopedics
  • Bay Area Hospital
  • Coos Bay, OR
  • Quick Submit $10,000 Sign-on BonusTime Type: Full timeHours per Pay Period: 80Shift: As AssignedAverage rate: Depending ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician Assistant Orthopedics
  • Lyle Health
  • Eugene, OR
  • Job Description Job Description We are seeking a Physician Assistant Orthopedics to join our team! You will provide heal...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician Assistant Orthopedics
  • Lyle Health
  • Fort Myers, FL
  • Job Description Job Description We are seeking a Physician Assistant Orthopedics to join our team! You will provide heal...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician Assistant Orthopedics
  • Lyle Health
  • Lancaster, CA
  • Job Description Job Description We are seeking a Physician Assistant Orthopedics to join our team! You will provide heal...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician Assistant Orthopedics
  • Lyle Health
  • Durham, NC
  • Job Description Job Description We are seeking a Physician Assistant Orthopedics to join our team! You will provide heal...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician Assistant (Orthopedics)
  • She Recruits, LLC
  • Bronx, NY
  • PA needed to work in collaboration with the Orthopedic surgeon(s) to deliver high quality and efficient care. The positi...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician Assistant Orthopedics
  • Lyle Health
  • New York, NY
  • Job Description Job Description We are seeking a Physician Assistant Orthopedics to join our team! You will provide heal...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician Assistant Orthopedics
  • Lyle Health
  • Memphis, TN
  • Job Description Job Description We are seeking a Physician Assistant Orthopedics to join our team! You will provide heal...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Income Estimation for Physician Assistant - Orthopedics jobs
$122,819 to $136,440

Physician Assistant - Orthopedics in Hialeah, FL
Orthopedic surgery physician assistants are trained, skilled healthcare professionals who typically work in the operation room alongside licensed orthopedic surgeons.
January 23, 2020
Physician Assistant - Orthopedics in Biloxi, MS
When a physician and PA present themselves as a cohesive and collaborative team, the patient is confident in their treatment by either and accept information interchangeably from the physician/PA team.
February 18, 2020
Physician Assistant - Orthopedics in Wilmington, NC
Orthopedic Surgeons perform surgeries to repair these problems, and Orthopedic Physician Assistants assist in the operating room in a variety of ways.
December 31, 2019