**DESCRIPTION** *** Must be willing to** **Dallas/Mansfield /Irving /Arlington.** **Must have surgery experience*** **Clinic Assistance** + Perform complete physical exams, pre-operative and post-operative evaluations, and record findings. + Order and interpret diagnostic studies (i.e. x-rays, MRIs, CTs and serum/join fluid labs, Dexa Scans, Vascular Doppler) + Establish a diagnosis, determine a treatment plan, implement the necessary ancillaries, order additional and selective studies or laboratory evaluations. + Assist in Surgeries and be available to provide call coverage as requested. + Be responsible for PR/PO and all surgery related paperwork. + Consult with specialists and interventional physicians, as predicated by the case’s diagnosis and severity. + Assist in reduction of fractures and dislocations. + Provide minor office surgical care (suturing) + Remove sutures or staples, change dressings, on patients and draw up injections. + Administer injections, oral medications, aspirations of joints, suture wounds, and other clinic procedures. + Prepare written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances and authorize prescription refills. + Assist physicians in the application of specialized orthopedic devices. Fit and measure for braces and orthopedic devices. + Instruct patient and personal representatives regarding medications and treatment instructions and provides patient education in the use of crutches, canes, and other orthopedic devices. + Assist physicians by recording patient progress notes and transcribe orders. + Triage patient telephone calls, answer questions and provide consultation and education to the patient and personal representatives. + Provide monitoring and continuity of care. + Perform independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations. + Perform Peer to Peer evaluation for procedure Authorization + Assist in managing Patients with direct patient care **Administrative Responsibilities** + Provide supporting documentation and coding information for all health care services provided. + Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested. + Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations. + Protect patient privacy in compliance with HIPAA Privacy Regulations. **REQUIREMENTS** + Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program **(Required)** + 2-3 years of experience as a APP in a Ortho setting WITH surgery experience **(Required)** + **Must be be licenses in State of Texas.** + Excellent customer service skills + Demonstrated conflict management skills + Excellent oral and written communication skills + Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail + Operating room experience preferred **Company:** AOA Orthopedic Specialists **Job Type:** Full-time **Address:** 2005 West Park Drive, Irving, TX, 75061