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Job Description
Job Description
For the second year in a row, Connecticut Orthopaedics has been named the
#1 Orthopaedic Physician Practice in Connecticut by Castle Connolly!
We are looking for a full-time Physician Assistant or an APRN to work in a collaborative team-based model, working directly with two established orthopedic surgeons; a spine physician and a total joint replacement physician.
Schedule:
This is an office only position working with two total joint surgeon's Monday through Friday, including one OR day.
Essential Responsibilities:
* Evaluate, diagnose, and treat new and existing patients' conditions
* Provide medical services and advice for acute and chronic orthopaedic medical conditions
* Establish patients' plan of care
* Manage acute and chronic musculoskeletal medical conditions
* Order diagnostic tests and interpret results of diagnostic tests such as x-rays
* Write or dictate progress or other medical notes on patients' charts indicating patient status and treatment procedures performed, with each such entry to be signed and dated; ensure that all orders written by PA are followed by PA's signature and printed name of supervising physician
* Conduct follow-up patient care
* Provide health education to patients and families and participate in community health education
* Supervisor and/or coordinate the activities of patient care and support staff within the clinical setting
* Prescribe medications, including narcotics, controlled substances or class scheduled drugs with Supervising Physician's documentation in the patient medical record
* Performs other duties as assigned by their supervisor
Skills and Abilities:
* Excellent customer service skills, interpersonal, and communication skills
* Excellent documentation skills
* Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office and experience with electronic medical record systems
* Able to trouble shoot, strong sense of decision making and judgment; action oriented; approachable
* Team player and effective at building and fostering teamwork as well as maintain composure when dealing with conflict, thoughtful of others, courteous
Experience/Educational requirements:
* Licensure requirements of the state of jurisdiction
* Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant
* Bachelor's degree required
* A minimum of 1 year clinical experience required
Salary
* Starting Salary Range: $124,000-$177,000
* Eligible for a $5k sign on bonus
What we offer:
* Medical, Dental and vision insurance
* Competitive compensation package, 401(k) contributions, and company-paid life insurance.
* Generous PTO and paid holidays to promote work-life balance.
* Access to training and development opportunities and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Uniform allowance
* Free Parking
* Reimbursement for credentialing fees
* CEU allowance and days
The posted pay range and actual compensation offered are based on a variety of factors, including experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, market data, internal equity, and organizational needs. The posted range does not reflect the full value of CT Orthopaedics total rewards package, which may include Health & Wellness benefits, 401k contribution including profit-sharing regardless of employee's contribution, and other available compensation for eligible employees.
Who can apply
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