Surgery - General Physician Assistant

Job Summary and Responsibilities

• Patient Care :
• Diagnose and treat various medical conditions.
• Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
• Conduct thorough medical examinations and histories.
• Communication :
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Provide clear and concise medical information.
• Foster a collaborative and patient-centered approach to healthcare.
• Documentation :
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Document medical findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
• Ensure compliance with coding and billing regulations.
• Diagnostic Procedures :
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as lab work and imaging.
• Perform procedures as needed
• Collaborate with specialists for further diagnostic evaluation.
• Team Collaboration :
• Collaborate with nurses, specialists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.
• Provide consultative services to other healthcare providers.
• Quality Improvement :
• Participate in quality assurance and improvement initiatives.
• Review and analyze clinical outcomes for continuous improvement.
• Implement changes to enhance patient care and safety.
• Compliance :
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards in medical practice.
• Stay informed about healthcare regulations and compliance requirements.
• Participate in quality audits to ensure adherence to standards.
• Continuous Learning :
• Stay abreast of medical advancements and best practices.
• Participate in ongoing medical education and training.
• Contribute to the development of clinical protocols and guidelines.

Job Requirements

Where You'll Work

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Creighton University & CHI Health has hired a Department Chair specializing in Shoulder & Upper Extremity Surgery. The Orthopaedic Physician Assistant will support our Orthopaedic Chair in all clinical & surgical procedures.

This is a unique opportunity for a new graduate Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to work with and learn from a world class Orthopaedic Surgeon focusing on clinical and patient excellence. Our growing team consists of a multitude of sub-specialized orthopaedic physicians and advanced practice providers (APP)

The Orthopaedic Chair is a engaged and skilled physician - the selected candidate will benefit from learning how to expertly first assist, run an independent clinic, and eventually assist in teaching residents. The team additionally boasts support staff, offering high quality care to our patients. Dedicated service to our patients includes shoulder replacement surgery, seeing various fractures, scopes and stabilization, tendon / nerve damage & much more. Operating room experience is not a requirement as our physician is willing to spend time teaching the qualified candidate with surgery desires.

The position also offers :

Pay Range

$58.35 - $68.08 / hour