Physician Assistant - Orthopedic

Position Summary

An exempt position working in collaboration with the Orthopedic surgeon(s) to deliver high quality and efficient care. The position is has both out-patient and operating room responsibilities.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:

1. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
2. Assists in the operating room
3. Facilitate the care of patients in the outpatient setting by assisting the Physician and/or autonomously assessing and treating patients within their Scope of Practice.
4. Conducts physical exams, assesses health status, orders and interprets tests, prescribes medications, and treat illnesses including giving injections, reducing fractures, casting, splinting and wound care.
5. Consults with physicians as needed and refers to physicians for more complicated medical cases or cases that are not a routine part of a PA’s scope of work.
6. Monitors therapies and provides continuity of care.
7. Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems. 
8. Return patient phone calls back in a timely manner.
9. Documents patient information and care in medical record, in confidential manner, and may maintain departmental statistical database for research purposes.
10. Demonstrates knowledge of medical model and roles of physicians and Physician Assistants. 
11. Familiar with anatomy, pharmacology, pathophysiology, clinical medicine and physical diagnosis of conditions that they treat.
12. Demonstrates skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic, and emotional patient data.
13. Demonstrates skill in accurately evaluating patient problems in person or via phone and providing appropriate advice, intervention, or referral.
14. Demonstrates ability to make responsible decisions within scope of PA practice.
15. Demonstrates ability to collaborate effectively with physicians on complicated cases.
16. Demonstrates ability to educate patients, families and staff in user-friendly manner.
17. Demonstrates ability to demonstrate eye-hand coordination, full range of motion, and manual dexterity.
18. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

Physician Assistant:

• Current New York State Licensed Physician Assistant
• Current National Certification
• Current White Plains Hospital Physician Assistant Delineation of Privileges
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Proficiency in all procedures, techniques and skills approved in the delineation of privileges

Core Competencies

• Act in a professional capacity and serve as a professional role model
• Demonstrate leadership skills including collaboration and negotiation
• Demonstrates ability to communicate in a professional manner in all interactions
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills. Establishes two-way communication by utilizing a variety of communication methods, actively listening to ideas and concerns and responding in an appropriate manner
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Flexibility
• Excellent communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Stress tolerance
• Strong organizational skills

Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment

Essential Physical Requirements

Involves standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, twisting and lifting. May require transferring patients

Essential Mental Abilities

High level of responsibility and heavy workload can generate stress

Essential Sensory Requirements

• Must have ability to communicate verbally with patients, relatives, attending physicians and with nurses and other hospital personnel
• Must be able to give clear, decisive instructions to nurses and technicians
• Must be able to maintain legible and thorough documentation of patient care
• Must have acute visual, auditory, tactile and olfactory senses
• May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.

Primary Population Served

Check appropriate box(s) below:

aNeonatal (birth – 28 days)

a'Patients with exceptional communication needs

aInfant (29 days – less than 1 year)

a'Patients with developmental delays

aPediatric (1 – 12 years)

a'Patients at end of life

a'Adolescent (13 – 17 years)

a'Patients under isolation precautions

a'Adult (18 – 64 years)

a'Patients with cultural needs

a'Geriatric (> 65 years)

a'All populations

a'Bariatric Patients with weight related comorbidities

a' Non-patient care population

Salary range $125,359.07-$188,049.62