About this opportunity
Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute Career Center lists this Physician Assistant opportunity in chesterton, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
LBJI is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our busy, well-established orthopedic practice in Northwest Indiana. The position will focus primarily on sports medicine, joint replacement, and general orthopedics, with a combination of clinic, surgical assisting, and patient care.
This is a great opportunity for a PA interested in orthopedics, with competitive compensation, hands-on experience, and the opportunity to work closely with an orthopedic surgeon and experienced clinical team. Both experienced PAs and motivated new graduates are welcome to apply.
Job Summary
The Physician Assistant (PA) will work as a surgical first assist as well as work alongside the orthopedic surgeon in clinic. They may be responsible for consulting on patients within our hospital systems, provide medical care, medication management, and care coordination for patients with chronic or acute injuries.
Essential Job Functions
Obtain patient history and perform assessments via observation and examination
Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities
Order, perform and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests as needed
Implement interventions to support the patient to regain or maintain physiologic stability
Asses and revise care plans based on physician recommendations and patient changes
Consult with other staff regarding referrals, follow-ups, and transfer of care
Educate patient and family by providing educational tools and resources to aid in decision making
Participate in professional development activities and attend seminars as needed
Exercise initiative, judgement, discretion, and decision making to achieve medical objectives
Assist physician in orthopedic surgery
Conducts rounds at hospitals on ER and post-operative patients as directed by physician
Other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods, work longer than eight (8) hour shifts, and to work both day/evening shifts. Work may hand dexterity as well as the need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.
Work Environment
Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent personal and telephone contact with patients, physicians, and other healthcare personnel. Work may be stressful at times. Interaction with others is constant and interruptive. Work may involve interaction with injured or sick patients.
Travel between all Lakeshore Bone & Joint facilities is required for this position.
Qualifications
Current state PA license, certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Master’s in PA studies from an accredited University
Required Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Digital literacy
Ability to analyze situations and solve problems
Employ critical thinking and problem solving
Ethical reasoning and decision making
Strong attention to detail
Receptive and responsive to feedback
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Time management, prioritization, and sense of urgency
Maintain patient confidentiality
Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodation Statement
Lakeshore Bone & Joint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Worksite address
chesterton, IN, 46304, US
Who can apply
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