Physician Assistant

**Job Title:**Physician Assistant (PA) **Reports To:** Physician **** **** **GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:** The PA will be responsible for the evaluation and nonoperative management of patients with musculoskeletal complaints and acute/chronic conditions as well as functioning as a surgical assistant. **Essential Job Functions:** - Maintain an independent schedule and evaluate patients independently as well as under the direction of the supervising physician. - Perform routine outpatient procedures and surgeries including regional anesthesia, tendon repair, incision and drainage, and wound closure and management. - Assist physician in examining and diagnosing skeletal and joint problems. - Order and interpret test results and recommended treatment of patients. - Administer injections as needed when indicated. - Provide postoperative patient care. - Write prescriptions and medical orders. - Participate in Division research and educational activities. - Interact and work with orthopedic surgery residents and division fellows. - Must be able to travel to other UOI offices as needed. - Additional duties as assigned by the Manager to meet department needs. **Requirements:** - Must be eligible for licensure as a Physician’s Assistant in Massachusetts and/or the State of Rhode Island. - 2 years’ experience as an orthopedic Physician’s Assistant or a new PA graduate with orthopedic experience. - Interpersonal skills including excellent communication skills to deal effectively with staff, patients, and physicians in a knowledgeable, professional, and courteous manner. - Professional, pleasant, and enthusiastic demeanor. - Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient records. - Must be able to travel to all sites if/when necessary.