Orthopedic Trauma APP- PRN

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Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region. Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates. The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time). Pay Range: $91.98 - $91.98 Position Overview SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job) Examines, diagnoses and treats patients under the supervision of licensed physician. Prepares casts or splints, sutures small wounds and interprets medical tests. Prescribes medications as needed. Serves as the first line of medical care as required. Refers patients to a medical doctor or makes arrangements for transferring the patient to a hospital or clinic. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education:Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program, approved by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Experience:One year experience working with primary care management or acute care preferred. Other Credentials:AHA ACLS-Adv Cardiac Life Supp,AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider,Physician Assistant License Knowledge and Skills:Possesses strong management and leadership skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills. Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-based practice to develop and implement standards of practice that guide practice improvement initiatives. Special Training:Proficient computer skills. Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:Is self-motivated in a fast-paced exciting work environment. Respectful and tactful way of communicating with all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional and courteous environment. Usual Work Day:12 Hours ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs histories and physical examinations, ongoing patient assessments and some critical care procedures. Participates in daily patient rounds with physicians, facilitates pre-operative and post-operative patient care. Assists with admission work-ups and/or consults to facilitate care across the continuum. Initiates, monitors, alters and order treatments including but not limited to device placement, physical and occupational therapy, home health referral, and discharge planning. Re-evaluates the patient throughout the hospitalization and modifies plan of care as needed in collaboration with clinical staff. Completes transfer of care notes when transferring patients to another medical service. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to the age and development of the patient. Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as indicated for diagnosis and management of problems. Completes wound assessments, initiates basic skin care orders. Orders laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies that will assist with the medical management; explain the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipates effects of treatments, and diagnostics and therapeutic procedures to the patient. Participates in the hospital Quality Improvement process. Contributes to development and revision of patient care standards and polices as needed to optimize clinical practice. Assists Physician by performing individualized surgical care management before, during and after surgery. Assists with the positioning, prepping and draping of the patient or perform these independently, if so directed by the surgeon. Assists the surgeon with case, including providing retraction of tissue for optimal visualization and appropriate retraction instrument and/or technique, assists in maintaining hemostasis by direct pressure, use and application of appropriate surgical instrument for the task, placement of ties, placement of suture ligatures, application of chemical hemostatic agents, or other measure as directed by the surgeon. Uses electrocautery mono and bi-polar, clamp, ligate, and cut tissue per surgeon's directive. Affords the surgeon the best possible exposure of the anatomy incident to the operation. Assists the surgeon in identifying any structure which should not be ligated and keeps these structures from the moves of the surgeon. Assists in closure of the incision including tying off bleeders, applying sutures and wound dressing and performs any and all tasks require

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