Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant

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Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This section should list up to 10 principle tasks and functions that are considered to be fundamental to the position,
establishing expectations for the job to which the individual will be held accountable and are critical to the successful
performance of the job. Duties that the employee must be able to perform with or without a reasonable accommodation
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1. Exemplifies the values of New England Baptist Hospital and the ROSE
philosophy.
2. Complies with all New England Baptist Hospital policies and the Code of
Excellence. Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
3. Assists Orthopedic Surgeons in surgery:

• Responsible for knowledge of and adherence to all policies and

procedures of the NEBH Operating Room.

• Participates in those surgeries assigned by the Orthopedic Service

physicians, the chief PA and the Chief Resident.
4. Coordinates and provides clinical support for the NEBH Orthopedic Surgeons:

• Performs Histories and Physicals, as needed.
• Rounds on Orthopedic patients.
• Initiates appropriate laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, and writes

prescriptions within parameters of license.

• Makes accurate identification of problems/diagnoses based on correct

interpretation of findings.

• Communicates with primary physician the plan of care being initiated or

discontinued.

• Assists patients in meeting health needs by identifying existing or potential

problems, exploring available alternatives and providing support to the
patient to make an informed decision regarding health care.

• Acts as a liaison between Medical Staff and patients, and between Medical

Staff and other allied health professionals.

• Maintains current, accurate, medical record documentation including

discharge summary page 1’s.

• Participates in the Physician Assistant and orthopedic department

Improvement initiatives, Education and Research Programs.

• Assists with the development/expansion of protocols, clinical pathways and

physician orders.

• Works closely with Case Manager in identifying individual patient variances

from established protocols throughout the course of care.
5. Assists with the implementation of an inpatient pain management program:
Evaluates on a daily basis the effectiveness of the pain plan in meeting the
patient’s needs with the pain management team.
6. Miscellaneous:
Responds to calls for orthopedic consultation from all areas, including nursing
units, the Ambulatory Care, PACU and Bond Center.
7. Education/Research:

• Participates in the training and education of Physician Assistants and

medical students.

• Assists attending physicians with research and presentations as time
• Attends grand rounds in Orthopedics weekly.

allows.

• Attends daily morning lectures in orthopedics as time permits.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team for the development of educational

materials for patients and allied health professionals.

• Assists in the development of continuing education conferences for health

professionals.
8. Plans time away from work appropriately:

• Arrives and leaves at appropriate times based on OR schedule and patient

load on floors.

• Uses unplanned earned time appropriately (Based on full time hours.

Standards are pro-rated for part-time employees based on agreed hours).
9. Performs other related duties as required.
10. Participates in annual safety review.

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PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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