Physician Assistant- Orthopedic Associates of Meadville- Full Time

Job description

Summary of Position: Work as part of a team to provide care to orthopedic patients under the direction of OAM physicians. Duties and Job Responsibilities: - Examine patients to obtain information about their physical condition. - Interpret diagnostic test results for deviations from normal. - Make diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients - Obtain, compile and record patient medical data, including health history, progress notes and results of physical examination. - Administer or order diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, imaging studies, electrocardiograms, nuclear studies and laboratory tests. - Prescribe therapy or medication with physician approval. - Perform therapeutic procedures, such as administering injections, suturing, foreign body removal, reduction of fractures, applying casts and splints, wound care and infection management. - Instruct and counsel patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance. - Provide physicians with assistance during surgery or complicated medical procedures. - Supervise and coordinate activities of technicians and tec...