Summary

The Harry S. Truman VA Medical Center in Columbia - MO is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Orthopedic Surgery Service!

Duties

• The primary duties of the Physician Assistant - Surgery/Orthopedics position include but are not limited to: Performing history and physical exams - and appropriately documenting noted findings and recommendations in the medical chart - as part of the Orthopedic Surgery service
• Provide and coordinate all medical and interventional care for assigned patients in any care setting - including establishing diagnoses - formulating and implementing care plans - writing orders - and follow up care coordination
• Ordering diagnostic studies such as labs - imaging studies - or any other appropriate diagnostic study deemed necessary for patient care
• Ordering consults to other services (ie anesthesia - oncology - surgery - cardiology - pathology - pharmacy - social services - etc.) for patient evaluation and management as deemed necessary for patient care
• Screening patients to determine the need for further health care
• Assists the orthopedic surgeon with operating room (OR) duties Ordering or obtaining laboratory specimens
• Order diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests - x-rays - electrocardiograms (EKGs) - CT scans - MRI's - Ultrasound
• - Initiate and expedite requests for consultations
• Perform arthrocentesis and Joint/peri-articular injections as indicated
• Reduce and/or splint and/or cast closed fractures
• Perform wound evaluations - suture removal and dressing changes
• Remove superficial implants such as drains - pins and foreign bodies
• Advanced wound care and management
• Ordering patient care supplies
• Writing orders for or prescribing medications
• Provide education and counseling for patient's and family members with regards to Orthopedic Surgery care needs - risks-benefits-alternatives - preventive care - medical conditions - and ongoing-future treatment plans
• Maintains patient records and files
• Follow HIPPA guidelines regarding patient information
• Other duties as assigned Work Schedule: 7:30am to 4:00pm - Monday-Friday Telework: Not available Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized