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At   OrthoCarolina , 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 .    OrthoCarolina   has 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 a   Physician Assistant   to work with   one of our Providers   at our   OrthoCarolina  Huntersville   office . The   Physician Assistant   is responsible for   providing medical care as delegated by   OrthoCarolina   physician(s). Responsibilities may include   assisting   the physician in both the office and hospital setting, independent clinics seeing patients with a variety of orthopedic injuries and illnesses,   assisting   in the operating room as needed, and performing emergency room and floor consultations. Essential Functions: • Examines   patient , performs comprehensive physical   examination , 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,   applies   and/or removes a variety of orthopedic casts, splints, and immobilization devices. • Serves as assist- at-surgery   for orthopedic procedures. • Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, applies   appropriate codes   and charges for service, and   assists   in provision of continuity of care. • Dictates patient records including discharge summaries, history and physical evaluations, operative procedure notes,   consultations   and office visit notes.   Documents   patient information and care provided in patient   record .   Uses   computer   to access/enter needed data. • Rounds on hospital inpatients as directed by supervising physician(s) to hospitals assigned and performs emergency room and floor consultations as assigned . Skills and Abilities : • Accurately evaluate patient problems in person or via phone and   providing   appropriate advice ,   intervention   or 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 PA license • Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants • Prior experience in the field of orthopedics is preferred but not   required . • Prior experience as a   physician assistant   is preferred but not   required . Employee Type Regular Qualifications Skills Inpatient Medicine, Medical Care, Medical Procedures, Medical Records Management, Patient Care, Patient Information, Surgical Assisting, Wound Care Management Education Certifications Language Work Experience