Job Description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Ortho Rhode Island Warwick - Warwick, RI 02886Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: MastersTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareOrtho Rhode Island has an excellent opportunity for a part-time (20 hours) Physician Assistant to join its Ortho RI Express team. The Physician Assistant will provide care at the state-of-the art Warwick location.
Summary: The provider will assess and treat urgent musculoskeletal injuries in an orthopedic urgent care setting. The work schedule is Monday-Friday, with some evenings required. Specific hours will be discussed with the candidate and offer some flexibility.
Performs and documents history and physicals of walk-in patients
Evaluates and treats injuries including sprains, strains, fractures, wound care and post op problems
Performs in-office procedures such as cast/splint placements, wound care and managing infection
Orders X-rays and other diagnostic tests as needed
Consistently and accurately documents all calls, treatments, medications, etc. in patient chart
Instructs and counsels patients regarding diagnosis and follow up steps
Responds to all patient questions
Assists physicians in addressing urgent patient needs as necessary
Maintains clinical information with additions/corrections as needed
Consults with an orthopedic surgeon as needed
Performs other duties/projects as assigned
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QualificationsRequirements:
NCCPA Certified
Rhode Island PA license
DEA
Minimum of one-year orthopedic or emergency room experience preferred
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
For more information about Ortho Rhode Island, please visit https://www.orthopedicsri.com
We are an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).