Physician Assistant

Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania   Harrisburg, PA   Full-time     Health Care Provider
Posted on May 16, 2024
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At the Orthopedic Institute of PA, our mission since 1971 has been to create an amazingly positive, memorable experience for every patient, family, and team member. We treat each other with crazy courtesy and exceptional empathy and work together to perfect processes to achieve our mission. You'll join a culture of excellence and teamwork, focusing on investing in our team and local communities. OIP offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Provides evaluation and treatment for non-surgical and surgical patients under the direction and supervision of the physician while providing outstanding patient care and customer service.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Partner with our physicians to provide unmatched patient care during office appointments.
  • Assess patients and provide evaluations.
  • Ordering diagnostic tests such as X-rays, CT scans, MRI scans, and EMG (electromyography) tests.
  • Establish the diagnosis, develop/implement patient treatment plan, and continue with continuity of care.
  • Counsel patients regarding the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment plan.
  • Perform procedures, including muscle/tendon/joint injections.
  • Prescribe medications, orthotics, physical therapy, procedures, and other pertinent treatments.
  • Dictation of notes for every patient seen.

EDUCATION

  • Graduate of an AMA-accredited program and Physician Assistant experience in a relevant clinical area required (e.g., orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, physical medicine, and rehabilitation) or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EXPERIENCE

  • Orthopedics and Spine experience preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

  • Certification by the National Commission of Physician Assistants, Licensure by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Certified to perform Basic Life Support and Advance Cardiac Life Support.

Benefits Include:

  • Competitive Wages
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance within 30 days
  • Company-Paid Group Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) plan and profit sharing
  • Cell-Phone Discounts
  • Casual Day on Fridays!
  • Company events for employees and families
  • Career Advancement Opportunities