Physician Assistant / Radiology - Musculoskeletal / North Carolina / Locum Tenens / Advance Practice Provider

EmergeOrtho is committed to being the trusted leader in innovative, quality-focused comprehensive musculoskeletal care. With offices across North Carolina the Physician Assistant or NP role is trained and licensed to assist the supervising physician by performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, collecting and organizing historical and physical data, and exercising a degree of independent judgment in determining appropriate treatments and dispositions. The PA / NP is responsible for written documentation of all clinical interactions in the patient?s chart.

Qualifications and Experience

Graduate of an accredited PA or NP program

Physician Assistant license required

Medical training from an approved program

At least two years of experience as a Physician Assistant

Good knowledge of medical office software such as but not limited to Microsoft Word, Outlook, and medical practice software

Familiarity with EMR programs

Knowledge of medical terminology

Excellent communication skills

Excellent documentation skills

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following

Patient evaluation by performing appropriate history and physical exams

Ordering laboratory, radiological and special studies

Performing diagnostic procedures such as, but not limited to, physical examination, phlebotomy, catheterization, joint injections and aspirations and administering of vaccines

Performing therapeutic procedures such as, but not limited to, suturing of wounds, foreign body removal, I&D of abscesses, reduction of fractures and dislocations, splinting, casting, and injections

Assisting the surgeon in the OR as designated

Reading and interpreting imaging studies and laboratory reports

Initiation of life-saving measures as needed

Diagnosing and treating minor illnesses of employees of EmergeOrtho, P.A.

Telephone contact with patients as appropriate.

Other

Involvement in QI and research programs.

Attendance at educational and department meetings.

Intermittent OR, UC, and other clinic coverage required.

From the mountains to the coast, EmergeOrtho is North Carolina?s premier provider, recognized for offering world-class, comprehensive, and compassionate care serving patients with 60 locations in 28 counties. As the largest physician-owned orthopedic practice in the state and the 6th in the country, EmergeOrtho?s medical team includes upwards of 170 highly trained orthopedic specialists and nearly as many advanced practice providers. Our subspecialty orthopedic teams offer advanced expertise in conditions of the bones, muscles, and joints. Providing multiple locations, extensive orthopedic services including therapy, and focusing on continuity of care are among the top priorities of EmergeOrtho. Please visit https : / / emergeortho.com / careers / for additional information or to apply directly.

EmergeOrtho, P.A. complies with applicable civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, including but not limited to, lactation, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other class protected by the state or local law.

We are committed to the core values of Quality, Innovation, Compassion, Community, Education, Integrity, Teamwork, Diversity, and Inclusion. https : / / emergeortho.com / non-discrimination-notice /

Benefits :

401(k) Retirement plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Paid time off

Holiday Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Pet Insurance

Milestone Bonus Program

For more information : https : / / emergeortho.com / jobs-in-healthcare / our-benefits /

Note : Available benefits based on hours worked per week.