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　　Job Type:

　　Per Diem

　　Scheduled Hours:

　　Work Shift:

　　Day (United States of America)

　　PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

　　To provide direct patient care and clinical assessment of Orthopedic patients. Works in close cooperation with the Orthopedic Surgeons - Acts as liaison for nursing and ancillary health professionals.

　　Job Description:

　　PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

　　Assists Orthopedic Surgeons in surgery:Responsible for knowledge of and adherence to all policies and procedures of the NEBH Operating Room and NEBSC.

　　Participates in those surgeries assigned by the Orthopedic surgeon.

　　Coordinates and provides clinical support for the NEBH Orthopedic Surgeons:Performs Histories and Physicals, as needed.

　　Initiates appropriate laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, and writes prescriptions within parameters of license.

　　Makes accurate identification of problems/diagnoses based on correct interpretation of findings.

　　Communicates with the attending surgeon the plan of care being initiated or discontinued.

　　Assists patients in meeting health needs by identifying existing or potential problems, exploring available alternatives and providing support to the patient to make an informed decision regarding health care.

　　Acts as a liaison between Medical Staff and patients, and between Medical Staff and other allied health professionals.

　　Maintains current, accurate, medical record documentation including discharge summary page 1’s.

　　Participates in the Physician Assistant and orthopedic department Improvement initiatives, Education and Research Programs.

　　FLSA Status:

　　Non-Exempt

　　As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more (https://www.bilh.org/newsroom/bilh-to-require-covid-19-influenza-vaccines-for-all-clinicians-staff-by-oct-31) about this requirement.

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　　Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled