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| Post Date: |
Mar 15, 2024 |
| Job Type: |
PA |
| Position Type: |
Permanent |
| Specialty: |
Orthopedics |
| Location: |
Minnesota - Saint Paul |
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Description
Saint Paul, MN. Ortho Physician Assistant
DescriptionPersonal Growth. Expansion. Teamwork. Innovation. Be a part of a truly patient-first environment and an organization that cares about their employees.
This position will support our Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in shoulder, knee, sports medicine, joint preservation and restoration and will float between our St. Paul and Vadnais Heights locations. Function as first or second assist in the operating room, including performing surgical exposure, surgical dissections, layer closure of wounds, etc.
Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems. Responds to emergencies including use of CPR.
Prepare patient for surgery, including positioning, skin preparation, administration of local anesthetic and equipment preparation.
Conducts physical exams, taking medical history, image interpretation and patient evaluation/care.
Consults with physician as needed and refers to physicians for more complicated cases or cases that are not a routine part of a PA’s scope of work.
Orders diagnostic tests and scans and prescribes medications.
Administer injections, participate in suture and dressing removal and manage simple fracture management/cast application and removal.
Counsels patient/family on preventive health care, including pre- and post- operative education.
Monitors therapies and provides continuity of care.
Salary dependent on experience
Full Benefits
Ortho Physician Assistant - Surgical 1st Assist
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