Orthopedic Physician Assistant

Department: Orthopedic Medicine

Location: Afton, WY

Employment Status: Full-time

Compensation: $162,000, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications:  Prior orthopedic experience required. 1-2 years minimum.

Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation package that includes:

• Health, dental, & vision insurance, health savings account
• Approximately 4 weeks of PTO
• Short term sick time,
• Basic life insurance coverage
• Disability insurance
• Matching retirement plan

Summary

In conjunction with the Star Valley Health mission, vision and values this position will be crucial with direct patient care assisting Orthopedic Surgeons. This would include doing clinic and surgery assists in Star Valley as well as outlying communities. Perform daily patient care tasks in a clinic, surgical, ER, and inpatient settings. Orthopedic training and skills required. This is an at-will position.

Job Duties

• Perform direct patient care in a positive and professional manner under the supervision of Orthopedic Surgeons
• Take and review medical histories to assess the patients’ needs 
• Examine and treat orthopedic patients in the clinic and Emergency Room settings 
• Order and interpret tests as needed to diagnose further treatment
• Treat injuries, assist in emergency room as needed for orthopedic related cases
• Assist the surgeons in the surgery department and operating room 
• Educate and counsel patients and family as to current situation, developing and implementing a treatment plan
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule
• Round on post-operative surgery patients on the MedSurg floor
• Utilize EMR to track patients records 
• Supervise support staff
• Attend appropriate meetings
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned• 

Requirements

Abilities & Skills:

• Clear understanding of orthopedic diagnosis and treatment 
• Perform orthopedic examinations using standard medical procedures
• Skills necessary to assist surgeons in Operating Rooms
• Make administrative and procedural decisions
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques, issues, and approaches in area of expertise
• Proficient oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Maintain skills through training provided as well as self-study
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment, communicate effectively, and demonstration of sensitivity to patients, visitors and staff  
• Comply with HIPAA and other federal, state and local regulations as well as maintain the highest degree of confidentiality in client and staff matters
• Excellent organization and prioritization aptitude
• Moderate physical activity including standing, walking, pushing, bending and reaching throughout the work day
• Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds
• Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of personal protective equipment
• Ability to use an Electronic Medical Record

Experience & Education:

• Graduated from an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Maintain a current Physician Assistant license and certifications
• Stay current on CEU’s and health care provider certifications such as BLS, ACLS, etc.

Note: Position descriptions are intended to serve as a guideline for typical duties and requirements of a position, but are not inclusive. Additional or different responsibilities within a reasonable scope of the position description may be added or deleted any anytime at the discretion of the Board.