Physician Assistant at Iowa Orthopaedic Center PC

The Iowa Orthopedic Center, a Center of Excellence, is looking to add an Orthopedic Physician Assistant -Sports Med Surgical to our quickly growing Des Moines team!

If you are a new grad or looking for a change in pace, you should consider joining our team of skilled professionals! Our PAs are valued members of the Iowa Orthopedic Care Team.

Are you looking for a rewarding career providing the highest quality health care possible?

About Iowa Ortho

Iowa Ortho is making a strong connection between exceptional patient care and outstanding career opportunities! Our company is made up of several teams who are all dedicated to providing excellent experiences for our patients and our co-workers. If you enjoy working alongside some of the best people in the state and you place patient care above all else, there may be a place for you at Iowa Ortho!

• WORK ALONGSIDE DEDICATED PEOPLE: Our team is made up of individuals who believe creating a positive experience is not just for the patient, but also for their co-worker.
• WORK WITH ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AND STATE-OF-THE-ART EQUIPMENT: Iowa Ortho works hard to stay up-to-date on all technology including creating and advancing our own systems. Our imaging center provides the highest quality radiographs (X-rays), advanced digital imaging for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT scan) and dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA scan) for both bone density and body composition testing, as well as cutting-edge outpatient surgical suites.
• PROVIDE EXCELLENT PATIENT CARE: Work with staff that are dedicated to providing excellent care to our patients. Iowa Ortho providers and teams are all working towards two common goals – the quality of life of our patients, and our staff.
• COMPETITIVE BENEFITS AND FUN AT WORK: We value our team members. That's why Iowa Ortho offers competitive benefits such as: 401k contributions, profit sharing, and a full menu of a la carte benefits, employee discounts, annual pay evaluations, company BBQs, food trucks, theme days, and more!

SUMMARY

Physician assistants are vital member of the Iowa Ortho health care team. This position will provide assistance to surgeons and assist with a variety of medical tasks to ensure all patients receive the best care possible.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides primary or specialty medical care with the supervision of a physician

• Provides services by collecting data required for diagnosis and performing authorized and approved procedures and services

• Obtains and evaluates medical histories, performs physical examinations, performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures

• Counsels patients on medical problems, use of drugs, expected effects of treatment, and other health maintenance matters

• Makes entries in patient's permanent medical records

• Coordinates patient care with other members of health care team

• Accomplishes narrative summaries and other documentation

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• The principles and processed for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

• Applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations including the requirements of the HIPAA and OSHA and applicable state rules and regulations pertinent to medical practices.

• Computerized information systems used in business applications and clinical management systems (EMR).

• Relevant drugs and their chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo.

• Non-pharmaceutical patient care aids, their applicable uses, and relevance to patient care.

• Current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment.

• Accreditation and certification requirements and the ability to maintain all appropriate licenses.

• Perform duties in accordance with the customary rules of ethics and conduct of applicable State Board of Medicine and other regulating bodies.

• Prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

• Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public in person and over the telephone.

• Interpret the application of OSHA and HIPAA laws. Maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.

• Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential patient issues and situations.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Learn computer software programs; enter and maintain accurate data and statistical information in order to consistently prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A master's degree and certification by one of the Physician Assistant certifying bodies is required.

• Must have and maintain a DEA license with no restrictions

• Clinical experience in an emergency medicine, urgent care, or ambulatory care setting is preferred

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A master's degree and certification by one of the Physician Assistant certifying bodies is required.

• Must have and maintain a DEA license with no restrictions

• Clinical experience in an emergency medicine, urgent care, or ambulatory care setting is preferred

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