Physician Assistant - Orthopedics

Education

Certifications/Licensure

Experience

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of managed care basics, and experience working with a managed care and Medicare population

Soft Skills

• Ability to make independent decisions about patient care
• Must be a self-starter, highly organized with good time management skills
• Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to document/record information
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work well and communicate professionally with physicians, patients and staff in all levels in the organization
• Able to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time
• Capable of prioritizing and organizing information to achieve a smooth flow of tasks in the office
• Ability to interpret and explain an extensive variety of instructions. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• .Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strength and weaknesses of alternate solutions or approaches to a problem
• Use good judgment to determine if a problem requires consultation, referral or evaluation by the Supervising Physician or other health care professional

Physical Requirements

• Stand or sit for extended periods of time
• Able to lift and assist patients, as needed
• This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Duties and responsibilities, experience, qualifications, skills, supervisory relationship, physical/mental demands, and environmental/ working conditions may change as needs evolve.
• Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills and relevant experience. We offer the following benefits to those who are benefit eligible (30+ hours a week): medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long and short term disability, 401k program with company match and profit sharing, wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts, ID protection plan and accident, critical illness and hospital benefits. In addition, we offer paid holidays and paid time off.