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Physician Assistant ~ Ortho - Richmond , VA

Posted: 05-06-2012
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Position Type:
Physician Assistant
Employer:
Quantum Advantage, Inc ACHCR
Employment Type:
Permanent
Location:
Richmond , VA
Specialty:

Physician Assistant

Salary Range:
Job Description
Richmond is a fast-growing cosmopolitan city filled with natural beauty and cultural amenities. Founded on four centuries of history and tradition, it has become a leading headquarters location for Fortune 500 companies eager to embrace the best blend of North and South.

Recently ranked #5 in the "Top 20 Best Places to Live and Work in America" by Employment Review magazine, Greater Richmond is on the rise as an undiscovered gem nestled in the arc of the Golden Crescent stretching from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore to Virginia's Tidewater area.

Our hospital provides clinical services that reflect the warmth and personalized atmosphere of a small-town hospital, with the sophistication and cutting-edge technology commonly found only in much larger urban hospitals. At the heart of healthcare at our hospital is the desire to offer access to a broad range of high-quality services - from behavioral health to oncology and cardiac care. And our goal is not only to meet the expectations of those we serve, but also to exceed them every single day.



We are seeking an experienced Physician Assistant ~ Orthopedic for our hospital. Must be a Certified Physician's Assistant with Virginia License. MUST HAVE experience in OR, ER and patient rounds & 2-5 years of hospital experience.



Must be able to do the following:

-Obtain complete medical history and physical data on patients. Review patient records.

-Interpret and integrate data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for patients.

-Perform orthopaedic procedures and selective medical services (including diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive health care procedures) as appropriate under the direction of a physician.

-First responder in the Emergency Department to diagnose and provide patient care intervention under the direction of physician (Emergency Department/Orthopedic Surgeon).

Available for orthopedic inpatient consults under the direction of a physician.

Available for urgent calls regarding orthopedic inpatients.

-Available to assist in Operating Room.

-Available to provide supervision of patients undergoing stress test evaluations.

-Keep accurate progress notes and dictate discharge summaries.

-Appropriately communicates with physicians regarding any patient care issues.

-Communicates effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.

-Presents self in a professional manner.

We offer a great place to work, competitive salary and excellent benefits:

Medical and Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off Plan, Extended Illness Bank, Long Term and Short Term Disability, 401k.

Please email resume to qai@austin.rr.com and contact us Toll Free (866) 734-5625.


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