Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant

U.S. Got People is searching for a Physician Assistant to work full-time within the Orthopedic Department at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth.

Job Description

• Provide services within the scope of the clinical privileges granted by the MTF Director, the applicable duties provided in the basic contract, and the following:
• Become familiar with the Military/Medical Treatment Facilities formulary. Providers authorized to prescribe pharmaceuticals shall do so according to the availability of drugs listed therein.
• Provide a full range of musculoskeletal care, including examination, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system such as:
  • Contusions, strains, sprains
  • Sports medicine and related injuries
  • Back and neck pain, chronic and acute neuromuscular disease and demyelinating disease
  • Nonsurgical musculoskeletal problems (e.g., rheumatic disease, collagen diseases, foot disorders)
  • Peripheral nervous system disorders and myoneural junction disorders (e.g., radiculopathies and myasthenia gravis)
  • Generalized conditioning and injury rehabilitation
  • Evaluation and management of chronic pain conditions
  • Functional capacity testing, evaluation, and assessment
• Perform a variety of orthopedic pre-, intra-, and post-operative duties (e.g., pre-admission patient evaluation and work-up, physical assessment; assist in setting orthopedic instrumentation and equipment, assist with patient preparation to include draping and positioning, first and second assist with all procedures to include tissue retraction, suturing of tissues, cutting of suture, closing of the operative case, application of any appropriate appliance; removal of sutures, case and splint changes, dressing changes with routine wound care as necessary, etc.)
• Perform evaluation of patient status including participation in daily rounds, evaluation of laboratory parameters, radiological and other diagnostic tests, progress notes, and routine documentation.
• Institute admission, in-house transfer, and discharge orders, all of which are to be reviewed by the supervising physician.
• Chart progress, dictate notes, and discharge summaries as required.
• Answer pages/calls from the ER, clinics, and the fleet. During this time, the HCW shall be responsible for examination, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders involving the musculoskeletal system.
• Assist in reviewing consults through our computer referral system.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree - Graduate from an accredited college or university certified by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education of the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
• Experience: As required to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the service-specific credentialing. Completion of a fellowship or residency training in orthopedic medicine OR possess a minimum of 2 years full-time experience within the preceding 3 years working as an orthopedic physician assistant.
• Board Certification: Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician's Assistants (NCCPA).
• Licensure/Registration: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in any one of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• We offer a competitive benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and Life Insurance.
• We provide sick and paid time off.

At USGP, we are invested in the growth and support of the veterans and their families that we serve. In order to provide our best to the community, we are committed to nurturing and evolving our ever-growing diverse network of dedicated professionals and ensuring that our employees are valued for their efforts and able to grow as individuals and achieve their career goals. This is a great opportunity for a team player who is passionate about service and wants to grow their career through the unique knowledge gained by working at a federal facility.