PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT – ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
Location: Flushing Hospital
Shift: Day shift, 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., 3-day flexible work week (weekend availability required)

The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Flushing Hospital is currently seeking a Full-Time Physician Assistant to work with our Orthopedic Surgeons.

DUTIES:
As a Physician Assistant in our Orthopedic Department, you will manage all aspects of patient care, including medical, pre-operative, and post-operative responsibilities. The Physician Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the attending physician. Additional responsibilities include:

• Work with board-certified and fellowship-trained Orthopedic Surgeons specializing in hand, pediatric, sports medicine, and trauma.
• Assist with procedures such as diagnostic ultrasound and ultrasound-guided injections.
• Perform initial and follow-up evaluations, independently or with the physician.
• Order and evaluate x-rays, MRIs, and CT scans.
• Document office encounter notes.
• Perform joint aspiration and injections.
• Casting and splinting.
• Prescribe medications appropriately and manage prescription refill requests.
• Order and monitor physical and/or occupational therapy services.
• Respond to patient phone calls to facilitate care delivery.
• Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
  Close wounds.
• Write post-operative orders.
• Complete all necessary paperwork for billing of services.
• Obtain/maintain hospital privileges at all hospitals where practice physicians have privileges.

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