Orthopaedic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider

Description

Specialization:
Orthopaedic Surgery

Job Summary:

Medical City Healthcare is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to join their team of Orthopaedic Surgeons who specialize in routine and complex joint replacement, orthopedic trauma surgery, bone and soft tissue orthopedic oncology and a wide range of other surgical and non-surgical services.

Qualified Candidates:

• Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant Master’s Program
• Certified as National Commissioned Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required
• Texas Physician Assistant License 
• Outpatient/Inpatient position
• Must be comfortable with treating patients for general orthopaedics, trauma and joint replacement conditions with ability to generate / implement appropriate treatment plans
• Experience is valuable but quick learners without experience can be mentored
• Excellent interpersonal skills and positive attitude are important

Job Duties:

• Full time schedule in a busy practice. There are multiple PAs to ensure the workload is manageable
• Assist with inpatient and outpatient care, follow-ups, messages, and prescription refills
• Applicant will perform surgical assist duties with experienced orthopedic surgeon.  Applicants should be efficient while maintaining high quality performance
• The blended position provides care for inpatient hospitals including a Level I trauma center
• Plan treatment and document using Meditech EMR and Centricity Clinic EMR
• Obtains medical history and physical exam from patients
• Analyze and implement plan for patient care based on above information gathered information eventually in independent fashion with physician available for supervision / discussion
• Maintains complete and accurate records of contacts with patients whether in person or by phone
• Has the interpersonal skills to coach and instruct additional clinical and nonclinical practice employees for system practice performance and patient care improvements
• Work is performed in a clinic or surgical environment

Incentive/Benefits Package:

• Competitive salary range with incentive bonuses in place
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401k, healthcare and paid malpractice
• Paid time off, CME and dues allowance

About Medical City Healthcare: 

• 21 hospitals in North Texas
• 4,100 total beds
• 7 off-campus emergency rooms
• 15 ambulatory surgery centers
• 57 CareNow urgent care centers
• GME teaching hospital
• U.S. News & World Report - Best Hospital in Texas

Dallas is the 9th largest city in the US and the third largest in Texas with a population of 1,281,047. Dallas is centrally located and within a four-hour flight from most North American destinations. It is served by two airports; Dallas/Ft. Worth International and Dallas Love Field that combined provide more than 2,200 flights daily. AMTRAK also provides daily service to Dallas via Union Station. The Dallas area is home to 21 Fortune 500 companies including Exxon Mobil, JC Penney, AT&T, Texas Instruments, and others. Dallas is home to five professional sports teams: The Dallas Cowboys (NFL); Dallas Stars (NHL); Dallas Mavericks (NBA); Dallas Wings (WNBA); FC Dallas (MLS) and the Texas Rangers (MLB) plus NASCAR and Indy racing. The area is also home to more than 200 golf courses.