Physician Assistant - Orthopedic - Per Diem

Job Details

Position: General Orthopedic Physician Assistant (Per Diem)

Location: BHMG Medical Care Center – Bristol, CT 06010

Shift: Any

Responsibilities

• Provide patients with pre‑operative, peri‑operative and post‑operative care, including wiring orders and first assisting.
• Perform pre‑op histories, physicals and patient education.
• Document pertinent data on patient charts for clinical management.
• Evaluate consultation and nursing requests promptly.
• Report to supervisory physicians on a mutually agreed schedule.
• Establish a personal development plan annually with identified goals.
• Develop a weekly work schedule in cooperation with the Medical Director of the Orthopedic Joint Surgery Program.
• Perform new procedures in collaboration with the supervising physician.
• Document procedures accurately using the appropriate procedure form.
• Undertake advanced procedures as described in the privilege documents.
• Demonstrate attentive, proficient skills as observed by the responsible surgeon.
• Prepare and maintain patient medical records on BHMSG and hospital pre‑approved forms consistent with Medical Staff and Joint Commission standards, completing documentation within twenty‑four (24) hours of patient care.
• Coordinate inpatient and outpatient care to optimize patient care and resource utilization.
• Prepare all reports, claims and correspondence necessary or appropriate in connection with professional services rendered by the Physician Assistant.
• Consult with physicians as appropriate.
• Assist in the preparation for and participate in surveys by federal or state regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies such as the Joint Commission; actively participate in peer review and quality improvement activities.
• Participate in clinical guideline development, care management programs and quality assurance as directed.
• Coordinate and facilitate the patient's discharge process.
• Participate and comply with BHMSG and hospital compliance programs and activities.
• Comply with all BHMSG and hospital reimbursement requirements, including the timely completion of billing slips.
• Cooperate and participate in educational programs established by BHMSG and the hospital related to the Physician Assistant’s expertise.
• Utilize Computer‑Based Patient Order Entry (CPOE).
• Attend and participate in regularly scheduled meetings with other professional members of BHMSG and the hospital.
• Serve on hospital and medical staff committees as requested by the employer.
• Provide a pro‑rata portion of operating room surgical assist call coverage along with other orthopedic physician assistants.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited Physician Associate program; certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants; valid Connecticut medical license; Connecticut Controlled Substance Registration; and Federal Drug Administration (DEA) Certification.