Description:
Urgent Care Orthopedic Physician Assistant Job Summary
The Orthopedic Urgent Care Physician Assistant plays a crucial role within our dynamic healthcare team, providing high-quality orthopedic care in a fast-paced urgent care environment. This position demands a skilled and compassionate clinician who can deliver effective patient care, manage acute orthopedic injuries, and work collaboratively with orthopedic surgeons and medical staff. The successful candidate will possess a strong foundation in orthopedic principles and practices, allowing them to assess, diagnose, and treat a spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions. Responsibilities will encompass evaluating patients, performing necessary procedures, and implementing treatment plans tailored to individual needs. As an integral member of the healthcare team, the Physician Assistant will also engage in patient education, fostering a comprehensive understanding of their conditions and treatment options. This role is ideal for individuals motivated by the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient health outcomes while working in a supportive and innovative environment. Candidates who are adept at managing busy patient volumes and thrive in collaborative settings will find this position particularly rewarding, as they contribute to the health and well-being of the community.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough patient evaluations and assessments in accordance with established protocols.
- Diagnose and manage acute orthopedic conditions, providing prompt care for injuries such as fractures, sprains, and dislocations.
- Collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons and medical staff to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
- Perform procedures such as joint injections, aspirating effusions, and applying casts or splints as necessary.
- Educate patients and their families about orthopedic conditions, treatment options, and rehabilitation protocols.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all patient encounters, treatments, and follow-up care in the electronic health record system.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives and contribute to enhancing patient care and service delivery within the orthopedic department.
To achieve a great work-life balance, consider a schedule with 3-4 day work weeks followed by occasional weekends.
Requirements:
Requirements and Qualifications
- Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies from an accredited program.
- Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of practice.
- Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Minimum of two years of experience in orthopedic urgent care or a related field preferred.
- Strong clinical skills and ability to perform orthopedic assessments and procedures.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a patient-centered approach to care.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment and manage high patient volumes under pressure.
About Athens Orthopedic Clinic
By joining our esteemed team, you will become one of the 70 dedicated providers serving 232,000 patients, all while maintaining an excellent work-life balance. We are a thriving, physician-led, independent orthopedic practice that has been committed to the North Georgia community for over 60 years. Our practice encompasses 11 regional locations, fully owned ambulatory surgery centers, MRI/CT Imaging Centers, a comprehensive Outpatient Therapy Network, a premier Occupational Medicine Center, and Northeast Georgia’s sole Orthopedic Urgent Care Centers, enabling us to provide high value care to all the communities we serve.
Our contributions to medical education and research are extensive, with numerous ongoing studies and over 150 medical students hosted in the past decade. Many of our physicians hold teaching positions at the Medical College of Georgia, where they play a pivotal role in training and preparing the next generation of orthopedic surgeons.
