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Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery-2

Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery-2

InsideHigherEdWashington D.C., United States
18 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission.

At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth.

Here is what we offer :

  • Health & Wellness : Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
  • Work-Life Balance : PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
  • Financial Wellness : Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
  • Professional Development : Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
  • Additional Perks : Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture

Join Howard University and thrive with us!

https : / / hr.howard.edu / benefits-wellness

Under the direction of the Chair for Orthopedic Surgery and the Assistant Director for Clinical Development, the Orthopedic Physician Assistant will support the Department and Attending Physicians in the Operating Room, with Call & ED Coverage, Procedures and Outpatient care. Productivity targets will be set at 50th – 75th percentile MGMA. Specific duties are as follows :

  • Performing comprehensive and problem focused history and physical exams, interpret and correlate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Interpret and correlate subjective and objective data to formulate a differential diagnose and establish a working diagnosis. Formulate a treatment plan for Orthopedic problems within scope of practice. Implement therapeutic intervention for specific conditions when appropriate. Exercise judgment on problems requiring consultation, referral, or evaluation by the supervising Orthopedic surgeon or other health care professionals.
  • Order, collect, and perform appropriate laboratory or diagnostic procedures, and studies including but not limited to blood and tissue specimens. Ordering or performing diagnostic studies such as but not limited to EMG, electrocardiogram, compartment pressure measurements, and x-ray examinations including special x-ray examinations CT, MRI, and bone scans etc.
  • Performing procedures such as but not limited to, digital blocks, regional anesthesia, and minor outpatient surgical procedures such as but not limited to : tendon repair, wound closure, wound management, wound debridement, incision and drainage, needle biopsy, percutaneous pinning of fractures, k-wire removal and hardware removal.
  • Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including but not limited to joint and bursa aspirations, closed reduction of fractures and dislocations, injections of joints, tendons, trigger points and bursa, as well as brace, cast and splint applications.
  • Assist in surgery to include but not limited to first assist, deep and superficial tissue closures, application of appliances and any other action delegated by the surgeon. Conduct hospital, rounds, write orders, and take call for the Orthopedic surgeon. Evaluate and clarify clinical conditions, formulate and implement a treatment or therapeutic plan for hospitalized patients, dictate discharge summaries, histories and physicals.
  • Order, prescribe, dispense, and administer Medication, orthosis, orthotics, braces and other Orthopedic devices as may be allowed by state legislation.
  • Evaluate, screen and council patient on health maintenance and promote utilization of community resources. Design, conduct and / or participate in research studies, manage databases, and perform quality assurance.
  • Other duties as directed by the Department Chair.
  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
  • Licensed or license-eligible to work in VA, DC and MD required.

    • Compliance Salary Range Disclosure

    Expected Pay Range : $163,636 - $180,000

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