APP (PA/NP) - Winston Salem (Mt. Airy)

AtOrthoCarolina, our team is our greatest asset and the foundation of our success. We are a diverse group of individuals, accountable to each other to uphold the standards of excellence and promote an environment of teamwork throughout the organization. OrthoCarolinahas 43 unique care locations with over 1300 professionals who share a common goal to make lives better. Our employees are eligible for a full spectrum of benefits including paid company holidays, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about Team OC please visit https://www.orthocarolina.com/about-us

We are currently searching for an APP to work with our providers in our Mt. Airy location.

ThePhysician Assistant will be responsible forproviding medical care as delegated by OrthoCarolina physician(s). Responsibilities includeassistingthe physician in the clinic seeing patients with a variety of orthopedic injuries and illnesses.

Essential Functions:

• Examinespatient, performs comprehensive physicalexamination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.

• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results in collaboration with orthopedic surgeons/staff.

• Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and managing infection. Assesses,appliesand/or removes a variety of orthopedic casts, splints, and immobilization devices.

• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, appliesappropriate codesand charges for service, andassistsin provision of continuity of care.

• Dictates patient records including discharge summaries, history and physical evaluations, operative procedure notes,consultationsand office visit notes.Documentspatient information and care provided in patientrecord.Usescomputerto access/enter needed data.

Skills and Abilities:

• Accurately evaluate patient problems in person or via phone andprovidingappropriate advice,interventionor referral.

• Skill in evaluating and revising care plans based on patient changes.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of AMA accredited physician assistant program.

Current in the following:

• North Carolina licensure

• Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

• Prior experience as aphysician assistantisrequired. Prior experience in the field of orthopedics is preferred.