Assist in the care and treatment of patients as delegated by a physician.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote and maintains patient health by providing medical services under the supervision of a physician.
• Obtain a detailed patient history and record appropriate findings in the patient records.
• Complete a systematic and thorough physical examination. Make diagnoses concerning a patient’s injury or illness. Give treatment such as setting broken bones.
• Prescribe medicine when needed. Performs salutary procedures by administering injections and managing wounds and infections.
• Order, perform, interpret and schedule, when appropriate, diagnostic studies.
• Provide counseling on health habits, exercise, tobacco, and alcohol.
• Provide instruction on supervising physician’s orders: (a) diet, (b) physical therapy (i.e. lumbar flexion exercises, range of motion, home arthritis therapy, activities of daily living, use of crutches or walker) and (c) use of physical adjuncts to therapy (i.e. nebulizer, vaporizer, etc.)
• Assist supervising physician in management of hospitalized patients (with concurrent hospital approval for such a role) plus: check on clinical status of patient, explain tests or therapy, report on progress to physician, check on report of studies, assist in documentation of care, within limits of hospital regulations, transfer copies of hospital data to office records when appropriate, arrange for post hospitalization follow-up care, assist in surgery, and make rounds when appropriate.
• Maintains patient confidentiality (HIPAA)
• The supervising physician and P.A. or NP are expected to understand and comply with the current laws, rules and regulations governing P.A. or NP practice of the state.

HUGHSTON RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilize effective communication skills (written and verbal) interacting with co-workers, other clinic employees, supervisors, and outside vendors.
• Promote The Hughston Clinic’s role in the community by greeting and interacting with all patients, families, visitors, vendors, and guests in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Provides support or relief for other staff as needed.
• Demonstrates confidentiality in all aspects to include both patient and non-patient issues.
• Reflect THC values and is sensitive to THC’s ethical and compliance principals in his/her daily activities.
• Promote resolution of concerns and conflict by routing through correct mechanism or resolving the situation.
• Able to prioritize daily functions/tasks
• Display a willingness to put forth effort in problem solving
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Functions: Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires sitting for prolonged periods. Requires occasional stooping, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions.

Marginal Functions: Stair climbing.

Accommodations: Normal Medical Office environment

Environmental Factors: OSHA Category I

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience: One (1) year experience in orthopaedics preferred

Education: Master’s degree from a regionally accredited PA or NP program required.

Special Qualifications: NCCPA Board Certification or NP Board certified. Must maintain BLS certification. Current State License required. DEA required. Must have satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)

Outside Relationship: Hospitals, pharmacies, labs, testing facilities, physicians, and vendors

Interaction With Other Departments: All clinical departments

Budget: Utilize supplies efficiently to avoid excessive and unnecessary expenses.

Assets Controlled: Information, time management, and supply resources.