#Peachtree orthopedics professional

Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations, and procedures to administer patient care.

#Peachtree orthopedics professional

Knowledge of professional medical practice to give and evaluate patient care. Two years’ experience working as a Physician Assistant, preferably in orthopedics. Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities The employee has the responsibility and is expected to adhere to all Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic policies and procedures, to strictly comply with all laws, rules, and regulations, and to consistently engage in ethical patient care and business practices.Attends meetings and performs related work as required.May direct the activities of the medical assistant in all of the above when appropriate and when in keeping with the medical assistant's area of expertise.Triage/Provide care in the Emergency Room when assigned.Dictate all records of the patient encounter.Establish differential diagnosis and treatment plan.Coordinate consultations with other physicians.Serve as liaison between patient and physician.Obtain x-ray and diagnostic results from the appropriate source.Ensure compliance with OSHA standards regarding blood-borne pathogens.Provide patients with educational materials regarding surgery/diagnostic studies or equipment/casts.Complete applications for Handicap Parking permits.Complete return to work slips and distribute appropriately.Complete DME charge and/or Physical Therapy referral.Perform dressing changes and remove sutures/staples.Application/removal of casts, splints, braces.Obtain specimens for laboratory and complete required forms.Prepare and assist/administer injections/aspirations.Schedule diagnostic studies/surgery and obtain pre-certifications for the same.

Summary Provides health care services to patients under the direction and responsibility of Peachtree Orthopedics' Physicians.