Physician Assistant/ Interventional Radiology Tech - Part Time

Description

Hours: 2 days a week (any days that work for your schedule). 8-10 hour days

Clinic Assistance

• •Perform complete physical exams, pre-operative and post-operative evaluations, and record findings.
• •Order and interpret diagnostic studies (i.e. x-rays, MRIs, CTs and serum/join fluid labs, Dexa Scans, Vascular Doppler)
• •Establish a diagnosis, determine a treatment plan, implement the necessary ancillaries, order additional and selective studies or laboratory evaluations.
• •Consult with specialists and interventional physicians, as predicated by the case’s diagnosis and severity.
• •Assist in reduction of fractures and dislocations.
• •Provide minor office surgical care (i.e. toenail removal, suturing)
• •Apply and remove casts, splints, and immobilizing devices, remove sutures or staples, change dressings, on patients and draw up injections.
• •Administer injections, immunizations, oral medications, aspirations of joints, suture wounds, wound debridement, and other clinic procedures.
• •Prepare written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances and authorize prescription refills.
• •Assist physicians in the application of specialized orthopedic devices. Fit and measure for braces and orthopedic devices.
• •Instruct patient and personal representatives regarding medications and treatment instructions and provides patient education in the use of crutches, canes, and other orthopedic devices.
• •Assist physicians by recording patient progress notes and transcribe orders.
• •Triage patient telephone calls, answer questions and provide consultation and education to the patient and personal representatives.
• •Provide monitoring and continuity of care.
• •Perform independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations.

Hospital Assistance

• •Obtain complete pre-operative medical history and physical data regarding surgery patients.
• •Acquire proper surgical equipment and hardware needed to perform scheduled surgical procedures.
• •Assist in surgery, which may include first assist, deep and superficial tissue closures, application of appliances and any other action delegated by the surgeon.
• •Conduct hospital rounds, evaluate and clarify clinical conditions, formulate and implement a treatment or therapeutic plan for hospitalized patients.
• •Dictate discharge summaries, histories and physicals.
• •Maintain a log of all surgical procedures, for documentation and billing purposes.
• •Take first call for the physician, which may include: deciding to admit, arrange surgical intervention, schedule emergency surgery, radiologic procedures, write orders, permits, and appraisement of the case to the physician.
• •Make emergency room evaluations and inpatient consultations.

Administrative Responsibilities

• •Provide supporting documentation and coding information for all health care services provided.
• •Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.
• •Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.
• •Protect patient privacy in compliance with HIPAA Privacy Regulations.

Requirements

• •Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• •Current and active licenses and certifications
• •Excellent customer service skills
• •Demonstrated conflict management skills
• •Excellent oral and written communication skills
• •Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail
• •Operating room experience preferred