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Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner- Orthopaedic Surgery

Columbia Orthopaedic Group

Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner- Orthopaedic Surgery

Columbia, MO
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Summary:

    We are looking for a Physician Assistant to support the doctors’ work and actively facilitate patients’ recovery. You will apply medical techniques and principles under the direction of a physician and you will deal with a diverse set of patients offering them care and encouragement.

    Responsibilities

    • Assess patients’ health and their demands and aim to fulfill them as well as possible
    • Issue appropriate prescriptions and administer medicine
    • Inform physicians about any problems or discrepancies that might arise
    • Acquire and review patient histories identifying abnormal conditions
    • Monitor patients’ progress and keep records of treatments, surgeries or other medical events
    • Attend to emergencies
    • Provide help during surgeries
    • Prepare patients for examinations and conduct routine procedures (measure blood pressure and temperature, administer injections etc)
    • Provide therapeutic treatments (disinfecting wounds, stitching etc.)
    • Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for the patients
    • Comply strictly with medical care regulations and safety standards
    • Collaborate effectively with team members of various specializations

    Skills

    • Proven work experience as a physician assistant
    • Knowledge of medical guidelines and procedures regarding examination, therapy and recovery
    • Familiarity with advancements in medical technology and current know-how
    • Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task
    • Caring and compassionate
    • Team player with good communication skills