Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Trauma

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Completion of a Physician Assistant bachelor's or master's degree program from an accredited college or university.

2. Completion of a Physician Assistant national certification program.

3. Current West Virginia Physician Assistant License required.

4. Exhibits evidence of comprehensive assessment skills, expert clinical skills, and problem-solving abilities, and commit to a multi-disciplinary team approach to patient care.

5. Must hold a valid controlled substance registration with both the WV Board of Pharmacy and the DEA and must have past surgical and/or critical care experience of at least 1 year in a hospital-based setting. The controlled substance registration must be current when submitting for a DEA license.

EXPERIENCE:

1. One or more years Physician Assistant experience required. Experience must include past surgical and/or critical care experience of at least 1 year in a hospital-based setting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

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CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Performs physical examinations, compiles medical data, and records medical history and implements a treatment plan for new and established patients

2. Performs Emergency Department and inpatient consultations.

3. Coordinates logistics with OR Rounds on inpatient trauma patients.

4. Orders appropriate diagnostic studies when indicated.

5. Instructs patients and families regarding treatment plans and medications.

6. Consults with physician when warranted to assess patient condition and treatment.

7. Ensures that medical charts and administrative paperwork are completed in a timely manner

8. Provides monitoring and continuity of care upon discharge.

9. Provides follow-up care to patients according to practice guidelines

10. Supports the patient and family by explaining the procedure experience with specific instructions to the patient and family regarding their responsibilities in the outpatient process.

11. Performs within guidelines of specific privileges approved by the governing body and delegated by the collaborating physician.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Use a computer keyboard, monitor, and mouse.

2. Answer telephones and transcribe messages.

3. Communicate verbally, in writing and electronically with healthcare personnel, families and patients.

6. Must meet Department of Labor's MEDIUM duty standard (MEDIUM WORK- exerting up to fifty pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to twenty pounds of force frequently, and/or up to ten pounds of force constantly).

7. Able to bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking for an 8-10-hour shift.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. May be scheduled to work various shifts based on departmental and patient needs.

2. May be required to travel between facilities/buildings.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge and experience with medical terminology.

2. Must be able to make sound decisions.

3. Ability to appropriately organize and prioritize work assignments.

4. Ability to perform a variety of work assignments in an accurate manner, works independently, and demonstrates good communications skill.

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WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.