Job Description
Willis Knighton Health and Bossier Orthopedic & Sports Medicine are seeking a motivated Physician Assistant to join the team. This Physician Assistant will have both clinic and hospital responsibilities.
- Diagnosis and Treatment: Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests (e.g., X-rays, MRIs), developing treatment plans, and prescribing medications and physical therapy.
- Surgical Assistance: Assisting orthopedic surgeons during surgical procedures, including first assisting and performing delegated surgical tasks.
- Procedures: Performing procedures such as wound care, cast application/removal, and administering injections.
- Post-operative Care: Providing pre-operative and post-operative care and education to patients.
- Documentation: Documenting patient information, treatment plans, and progress in electronic medical records.
- Collaboration: Collaborating with orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Patient Education: Educating patients and their families about orthopedic conditions, treatment plans, and preventative care.
- Call Duties: Expected to take call and respond to urgent patient needs, including providing support to nurses regarding postoperative patients.
- Patient Evaluation: Taking medical histories, performing physical examinations, and assessing patients with musculoskeletal issues.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Clinical Expertise: Demonstrating a strong understanding of orthopedic principles and procedures.
- Communication Skills: Communicating effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Problem-Solving: Utilizing strong problem-solving abilities to manage patient care in various situations.
- Continuous Learning: Participating in continuing education and professional development activities to stay current with orthopedic advancements.
- Teamwork: Working effectively within a team-based approach to healthcare.
Willis Knighton Health offers an excellent full-time Physician Assistant employee benefit package, which includes the following:
- Competitive Compensation
- Eligibility for Incentive Compensation
- Professional Development Allowance
- Personal time Off
- 8 Holidays
- Employee Life Insurance - This benefit is provided at "no cost" to employee
- Dependent Life Insurance - This benefit is provided at "no cost" to employee
- AD&D - This benefit is provided at "no cost" to employee
- Long-term Disability - This benefit is provided at "no cost" to employee
- Short-term Disability - This benefit is provided at "no cost" to employee
- Retirement Plan - Defined Benefit Plan 100% Funded by Willis-Knighton
- 403-B "Tax-Sheltered Annuity"
- Health Coverage - HealthPlus of Louisiana
- Dental Coverage
- Supplemental Income Coverage
- Health Care Spending Account (HCSA)
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Program
- Flexible Benefit Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Willis Knighton Federal Credit Union
- And much more
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Extra income, Flexible hours,