Physicians Assistant

Job postingsPhysicians AssistantBack to search results Apply now Job no: 950770 Work type: Support Staff Pay Grade:13Major Administrative Unit / College:College Of Osteopathic MedicineDepartment:Department Of Orthopedics Com 10034809Sub Area:AP- ProfessionalsSalary:Salary Commensurate with ExperienceLocation: East Lansing Categories: Health Care Professional, Administrative Professionals- AP, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union Position SummaryThis position will provide patient care in our MSU Health Care Sports Medicine Clinic as well as assist in surgical procedures in the operating room under the supervision of an Orthopedic Surgeon. Job duties: Obtains detailed patient medical histories and performs physical examinations to assess health status of patients for review by physician. Performs routine surgical procedures under supervision in order to assist physician. Performs, orders and interprets tests. Notifies patient of results. Removes sutures, dresses wounds, recommends prescriptions of non-controlled substance medications, writes orders and performs other duties related to patient care. Analyzes physical histories, laboratory data, and imaging results to assist physician with patient diagnoses. Counsels and instructs patients in order to provide support. Maintains medical and billing records. Maintains a system for accurately recording and reporting patient conditions in the medical record, and maintaining billing records. Assists in planning, maintaining, evaluating and interpreting patient care standards for the clinic.Unit Specific Education/Experience/SkillsKnowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree in an approved Physician Assistant program; State of Michigan license, and certification by the National Commission for Certification of Physicians Assistants or, to be obtained within six months of hire; one to three years of experience as a Physician's Assistant. May require experience in a specialty area such as surgery or pediatrics.Desired QualificationsOrthopedic surgery background desired.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.Work HoursSurgical days could run past scheduled work time.Websitehttps://orthopedics.msu.edu/Summary of Health RisksExposure to human blood, serum, tissue, and other body fluids; and materials covered under Universal Precautions. TB risk or work within 3 feet of human patients in a health care setting. Advertised: May 15, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time