Seeking Full Time or Part Time Orthopedic Physician Assistant

Company: SPORT Orthopedics and Physical Therapy
Location: Frisco
Posted on: September 17, 2023

Job Description:

Seeking Full Time or Part Time Orthopedic Physician Assistant


Join Our Winning Team in Orthopedic Excellence!



Are you ready to leap into a world where healing and play collide? At our cutting-edge Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Practice, we're not just about fixing bones and reconstructing/repairing torn ligaments - we're all about helping people spring back into action and conquer their goals!



Why Choose Us?

Our team is a symphony of skilled professionals who are serious about having fun! We believe in

laughing, high-fiving, and making the road to recovery an enjoyable journey.



We're more than providers and coworkers - we're a squad of dedicated healers and cheerleaders. Imagine celebrating victories both on and off the field, together!



Cutting-edge meets camaraderie - here, you'll have the chance to work with top-notch technology while fostering a family-like atmosphere.



With us, you're not just another cog in the healthcare machine. Your ideas matter, your growth is our priority, and your success is our collective win.



Perks that Make You Smile:

Competitive pay that lets you live your best life - on and off the slopes, tracks, or courts!



Paid CME:

Continuous learning is in our DNA. Fuel your passion with ongoing training and development

opportunities.



Generous Industry Leading PTO:

Paid time off to recharge those healing energies, plus holidays that let you celebrate life's big wins.



Regular team-building shindigs, from racing go carts at Formula 1 to Top Golf, because we know

how to work hard and play even harder!



What We're Seeking:

Orthopedic wizards with the skills to make injuries vanish and put the pep back in every step.



Team players who can tackle challenges with a grin and share a high-five when a patient breaks a personal record.



Experts who are serious about their craft but never take themselves too seriously.



Ready to Dive In?

If you're ready to bring your A-game, mend bodies, and spread smiles, we want YOU on our

team! Send us your r--sum-- and a note about the superpower you'd bring to our league of

healers. Let's create a world where wellness and fun go hand in hand!



Qualifications and Requirements

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• At least 2 years of orthopedic experience is required.
  
• At least 1 years of surgical assist experience is required.
  
• Must be comfortable with splinting, casting/bracing, removing casts and performing joint injections.
  
• Must be comfortable with reviewing x-rays, diagnosing and treating orthopedic injuries.
  
• The Physician Assistant must be licensed in the State of Texas and maintain such license in good standing at all times.
  
• The PA will be responsible for meeting CME requirements to maintain certification and licensure.
  
• Ability to commute between offices and hospitals
  
• Reliable transportation
  
  About position:
  
  
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  • Position can be clinic based, or combination of clinic and operating room
    
  • See a wide variety of patients from pediatrics to adults, emphasis on sports medicine, but see all areas of general orthopedics.
    
  • We care for elite and professional athletes from all over the world.
    
  • The PA's duties and responsibilities apply to the patient population and assigned setting as instructed and guided by practice guidelines.
    
  • This opportunity provides an excellent opportunity to make medical decisions based on the sole purpose for providing care in the best interest of the patient.
    
    Location:
    
    
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    • Frisco, TX but expectation is to cover Dallas and Wylie locations occasionally. -
      
      Job Duties:
      
      
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      • Contributes to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to discussions; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives.
        
      • Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
        
      • Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results.
        
      • Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
        
      • Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections, suturing; managing wounds and infections, splinting, applying and removing casts/braces.
        
      • Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens, treatments, surgeries and provides patients with the risks and benefits of these.
        
      • Provides patients with informed consent when clinically appropriate and following local, facility and state laws and guidelines.
        
      • Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans and communicates with supervising physician regarding these seeking guidance when appropriate.
        
      • Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
        
      • Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
        
      • Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
        
      • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies.
        
      • Develops health care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.
        
      • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
        
      • Assists clinics with pre-certifications and peer to peer reviews for practice related needs IE surgery, MRI, testing, Durable medical equipment.
        
      • Other duties as assigned by the Medical Director or Supervising Physician.
        
        Compensation and Benefits
        
        
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        • Compensation: $50.00 - $65.00 per hour
          
          Benefits for Full Time Employees:
          
          
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          • 401(k) with Matching for Full Time
            
          • Dental insurance
            
          • Health insurance
            
          • Short Term Disability
            
          • Malpractice Insurance
            
          • Paid time off
            
          • Professional development assistance
            
          • CME Stipend
            
          • Vision insurance
            
          • 20 Days PTO
            
            First Year Schedule:
            
            
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            • 8 hour shift M-F
              
            • Monday to Friday 8:30am-5pm with some Saturday's 10am-2pm
              
              Experience:
              
              
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              • Orthopedic: 2 year (Required)
                
              • Surgical Assist: 1 year (Preferred)
                
                License/Certification:
                
                
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                • Physician Assistant License (Required)
                  

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