Local Contract Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery - $41 per hour

Halcyon Nurse Staffing is seeking a Physician Assistant Orthopedic Surgery for a local contract job in Rancho Mirage, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Orthopedic Surgery
• Discipline : Physician Assistant
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours, days
• Employment Type : Local Contract

Title : Orthopedic Technologist

Facility : Eisenhower Health Orthopedic Clinic

Location : 39000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

Duration : 13 weeks

Shift : Day shift

Target start date : ASAP

Temp to hire position, must live with 45 miles from the facility or willing to relocate.

Local rates :

40 hours per week (Within 50 miles from the facility)

$41 / hour (40 Regular hours) $1,640

$1,640 gross per week

Healthcare Benefits :

Medical, Dental, and Vision.

Our base plans are all free and covered by the company.

Responsibilities Include :

Assists the orthopedic physician / PA with patient care including casting, splinting, care of casts / splints / external fixators, and in also in patient intake, rooming, charting / documentation, etc.

1. Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violation.

2. Operates according to all policy and procedures, demonstrating competency and knowledge of the clinic environment.

3. Assists physician with procedures; anticipates physician’s needs and procures appropriate supplies prior to start of procedure.

4. Maintains orderly and appropriately stocked treatment area and exam rooms.

5. Assists with putting away supplies and room turnover.

6. Applies orthopedic devices (i.e., casts, splints, braces) to patients ranging in age from infant to geriatric.

7. Accepts responsibilities only within scope of practice.

8. Answers phone messages and returns patient calls during same business day.

9. Obtains patient history and prep physician as requested.

10. Performs removal of sutures or staples; changes dressings; schedules tests.

11. Logs nurse notes and medication refills in patient charts.

12. Assists with appropriately managing patient flow.

13. Collects documentation for surgery, orders, consents, etc.

14. Prepares surgery charts for doctor and charts for clinic; scans patient records.

15. Processes DME applications, if DME Coordinator is not available.

16. Keeps current with new techniques and equipment through participation in continuing education.

17. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills :

About Halcyon Nurse Staffing

At Halcyon Nurse Staffing, we specialize in providing top-tier travel, Per diem, and Permanent staffing solutions nationwide. Founded by healthcare professionals and recruiters, our mission is to ensure exceptional patient care by focusing on the well-being and professional growth of our staff. We proudly collaborate with over 500 hospitals, delivering outstanding talent through our "Nurses & Allied Health of Excellence" program.

Our core values are built on trust, integrity, and clinical expertise. We prioritize forming strong partnerships with both nurses and healthcare providers, ensuring we meet and exceed the industry's highest standards for patient care.

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