Physician Assistant, Urgent Orthopedics

Join Our Team at Peachtree Orthopedics and Help Others "Get Better"
At Peachtree Orthopedics, we're on a mission to make a difference in healthcare, and we're looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. With 9 convenient offices across Greater Atlanta, we're committed to providing top-notch care and your skills and passion can make a real impact. We're not the largest practice in Atlanta, but we take pride in delivering dedicated and compassionate care to everyone who walks through our doors. If you're ready to be part of a team that values your contribution and offers room for growth, consider joining us in our mission to help others "Get Better."

Our Culture
Peachtree Orthopedics has a rich history of 70 years in business and has earned recognition as a Top Workplace by the Atlanta Journal Constitution for 6 consecutive years. We take pride in our family-oriented, dedicated, passionate, and hardworking culture. When you join our team, you become a part of a community that values excellence in healthcare while working in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Why Choose Peachtree Orthopedics?
At Peachtree Orthopedics, we offer more than a job; we offer an opportunity to be part of something extraordinary:

• Limitless Growth: Propel your career with abundant professional development opportunities within our dynamic organization.
• Empathetic Culture: Immerse yourself in a supportive, lively work culture that values your well-being and celebrates your contributions.
• Dedication to Excellence: Join a team of like-minded individuals who share your commitment to delivering top-notch care to our cherished patients.

Location: Cumming office
Schedule: Monday - Thursday; 11am - 7pm, Friday 11am- 5pm and PRN coverage for Saturday clinic

• Obtain patient history and or x-rays.
• Schedule diagnostic studies/surgery and obtain pre-certifications for same.
• Prepare and assist/administer injections/aspirations.
• Obtain specimen for laboratory and complete required forms.
• Application/removal of casts, splints, and braces.
• Perform dressing changes and remove sutures/staples.
• Perform minor office procedures.
• Complete DME charge and/or Physical Therapy referral.
• Complete return to work slips and distribute appropriately.
• Complete applications for Handicap Parking permits.
• Provide patients with educational materials regarding surgery/diagnostic studies or equipment/casts.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards regarding blood borne pathogens.
• Prescribe medications.
• Coordinate work-in appointments.
• Obtain x-ray and diagnostic results from appropriate source.
• Serve as liaison between patient and physician.
• Coordinate consultations with other physicians.
• Order laboratory/diagnostic procedures.
• Establish differential diagnosis and treatment plan.
• Document all records of patient encounter
• Triage/Provide care in the Emergency Room when assigned.
• Provide call coverage when requested.
• Provide OR assistance when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May direct the activities of medical assistant in all the above when appropriate and when in keeping with medical assistant's area of expertise.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Two years’ experience working as a Physician Assistant, preferably in Orthopedics.
• 1 year of Urgent Care, ER, or Orthopaedic experience required.
• Knowledge of professional medical practice to give and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations, and procedures to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• American Heart Association's Certification - BLS Certified

Physical Demands and Work Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. May be required to travel to one or more satellite locations depending on staffing changes. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Peachtree Orthopedics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.