**DESCRIPTION** ***Ortho Experience Strongly Preferred*** **Schedule:** + **Clinic- Monday Afternoon, Tuesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, and Friday Morning (Mansfield)** + **OR- Monday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, and Thursday (All Day),** + **Must be available for on call and some weekends** **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. + 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 (i.e. toenail removal, suturing) + Apply and remove casts, splints, and immobilizing devices, remove sutures or staples, change dressings, on patients and draw up injections. + Administer injections, immunizations, oral medications, aspirations of joints, suture wounds, wound debridement, 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. **Hospital Assistance** + Obtain complete pre-operative medical history and physical data regarding surgery patients. + Acquire proper surgical equipment and hardware needed to perform scheduled surgical procedures. + Assist in surgery, which may include first assist, deep and superficial tissue closures, application of appliances and any other action delegated by the surgeon. + Conduct hospital rounds, evaluate and clarify clinical conditions, formulate and implement a treatment or therapeutic plan for hospitalized patients. + Dictate discharge summaries, histories and physicals. + Maintain a log of all surgical procedures, for documentation and billing purposes. + Take first call for the physician, which may include: deciding to admit, arrange surgical intervention, schedule emergency surgery, radiologic procedures, write orders, permits, and appraisement of the case to the physician. + Make emergency room evaluations and inpatient consultations. **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/ NP Program + Current and active licenses and certifications + 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:** 800 Orthopedic Way, Arlington, TX, 76015