Physician Assistant: Full-time, Orthopaedic Urgent Care

Physician Assistant (Orthopaedic Urgent Care)– Olympia Orthopaedic Associates

Location: Olympia, WA

Job Type: Part-time or Full-time options available

Schedule: Flexible scheduling options available

Starting Pay Range: $100k - $175k per year depending on experience

Summary of benefits:

OOA covers part or all of the cost for Health, Dental, Vision, Long-term Disability Insurance and CME. Employees are eligible to participate in a 401k plan with company matching. Flex spending plans, uniform allowances, and an Employee Assistance Program available as well. PTO is accrued based on full-time status.

Olympia Orthopaedics is a drug-free, alcohol-free, and smoke-free workplace. If offered employment, passage of background screen and pre-employment drug screen is required. Please note nicotine levels are included in testing.

Physician Assistant Job Duties:

Contributes to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives.
Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results.
Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections.
Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; discussing family planning; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Develops health care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Physician Assistant Qualifications:

Active Physician Assistant license in the state of WA.
Active Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.
Experience as a PA-C in an orthopaedic setting, urgent care experience preferred.

Olympia, Washington is nicely located between Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregon with access to a variety of activities including hiking, biking, skiing, fishing, camping, and much more. The cost of living is moderate, and the schools are ranked at the highest level by GreatSchools.com.

Questions about this job ad? Contact our Recruiter, Gabrielle, at careers@olyortho. com

*It is the policy of OOA to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, or other status protected by local, state, or federal law. All applicants for employment are evaluated on the basis of education, training, experience, skill, aptitude, and other work-related factors.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Gabrielle Coviello, Recruiting Coordinator, careers@olyortho.com.*