Physician Assistant - Ortho- Hand/Wrist

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Physician assistant for our orthopaedic hand division to support a hand surgeon with their practice. The role will include outpatient clinic duties, inpatient rounds and consults, and operating room first assist. Locations: Exton and West Grove offices, Chester County Hospital, and Turk’s Surgery Center.

Summary

• Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services for the division.
• Take medical histories, examine patients, order and interpret laboratory tests and radiology studies, and develop a diagnosis and treatment plan.
• Coordinate care as a physician extender for the hand division.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct clinical care for patient population according to established protocols and utilizes evidence-based practice standards in collaboration with team.
• Maintains accurate and confidential medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with organizational standards in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Identifies self properly to the patient and family, and clarifies the role of the nurse practitioner or physician assistant if necessary.
• The APP should function within their scope and refer to the collaborating/supervising physician when outside of scope, and/or directed by the physician or when requested by the patient and/or family. Performs interventions specific to assigned patient population and collaborative/written agreement.
• Participates in the performance improvement processes to meet quality of care and service standards.
• Demonstrates awareness of professional responsibility as role model to peers and members of the health care team.
• Performs approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient’s clinical status.
• Addresses patient and family concerns and creates a therapeutic relationship to provide support.
• Provides patient education, counseling and instruction regarding patient diagnosis, medical treatments, medications, and preventative care.
• Participates in and supports accreditation, compliance and regulatory activities of the organization.
• Precepts students and other health care learners.
• Identifies patient/family needs for community resources and refers appropriately.

Education or Equivalent Experience

• Master of Science (Required)
• PA‑C: Master’s Degree required and more than 2.5 years of experience.
• The APP must be reviewed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the Medical Board. National Board Certification required.

Credentials

• PA and/or NJ PA‑C license required.
• PA and/or NJ Written Agreement required.

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