Physician Assistant

Idaho Hand Institute

Physician Assistant

Idaho Falls, ID
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Bonus based on performance

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Flexible schedule

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Idaho Hand Institute is looking for a Physician Assistant (PA-C) to work alongside one of our top physicians in Idaho Falls.

    Physician Assistant Summary:

    Aiding the physician with care and treatment of new, established and surgical patients both in the office and the O.R. including, but not limited to: Clinical Responsibilities:

    Perform initial evaluations of new patients, post-op patients, and follow up patients along with the supervising physician

    Evaluate and treatment post-op patients independently when supervising physician is away

    Dictate patient office note in Company EHR system

    Perform suture removal & provide dressing changes

    Order appropriate x-rays & review images with supervising physician

    Order other appropriate diagnostic studies

    Review diagnostic reports to determine if patient needs to be seen sooner than already scheduled

    Alert patients of any urgent results

    Order medications (Must have DEA license)

    Search Idaho Prescription Drug Monitoring program prior to prescribing any narcotics

    Educate patients about condition and post-op course/treatment

    Answer patient phone calls pertaining to medical questions/concerns

    Coordinate patient care needs with administrative members of team and assist as needed with administrative tasks

    Communicate with other medical specialists involved with patient’s care including occupational therapists, trainers and physicians

    Qualifications

    Unrestricted Idaho Physician Assistant License

    Special Position Requirements

    Must have DEA license to order medications

    Idaho Board of Pharmacy- Practitioner Controlled Substance Registration

    Work Requirements

    Physician Assistant will be required to work in the office with the physician 4 ½ days per week.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

    Medical specialties:

    Orthopedics

    Surgery

    Hand and upper extremity experience preferred

    Schedule:

    Monday to Friday

    Ability to commute/relocate:

    Idaho Falls, ID: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    License/Certification:

    Physician Assistant License (Preferred)