Physician Assistant - Outpatient Orthopedic Department

At White Plains Hospital, you have an opportunity to work side-by-side with some of the most talented people in the world. We have been widely recognized for our exceptional culture, world-class physicians, Magnet-designated nurses and passionate employees who make a real difference in our community. With tremendous growth opportunities, great benefits, and flexible work schedules, it is no wonder why we are consistently recognized as a Great Place To Work. White Plains Hospital Physician Associates Orthopedic Practice is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to join our outpatient Orthopedic team of 19 surgeons and 11 Physician Assistants. The ideal candidate should be a motivated team player looking to provide high quality care to our patients.The Orthopedic PA will work primarily with a fellowship-trained Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in total joint arthroplasty.Orthopedic experience is preferred,however we will consider the right candidate with a strong orthopedic interest. Position includes: 12 days Operating Room; 2-3 days outpatient office Monday Friday; Day shift

• No weekends/ Holidays Surgical 1st Assist *primarily with total hip and knee replacement Position Summary An exempt position working in collaboration with the Orthopedic surgeon(s) to deliver high quality and efficient care. The position has both outpatient and operating room responsibilities. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Include the Following: Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors. Surgical 1st assist (including wound closure, post-operative orders, etc.) Performing initial and follow-up evaluation, autonomously or in conjunction with supervising physician. Perform/Assist in office orthopedic procedures such as: ultrasound guided injections/aspiration, fracture reduction, casting, splinting, joint aspiration/injections. Ordering and interpreting diagnostic testing (X-rays, MRI, CT scans, etc.) Documentation of office encounters. Prescribing medication and management of refill requests. Ordering and monitoring of therapeutic treatments (physical therapy, occupational therapy, etc.) Triaging, responding and documentation of patient phone calls and requests. Educating patients and family members on diagnosis and treatment options. Work in collaboration with supervising physician and healthcare professionals to deliver high quality patient care. Perform all other related duties as assigned. Education Experience Requirements Physician Assistant: Current New York State Licensed Physician Assistant Current National Certification Current White Plains Hospital Physician Assistant Delineation of Privileges Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Proficiency in all procedures, techniques and skills approved in the delineation of privileges Core Competencies Act in a professional capacity and serve as a professional role model Demonstrate leadership skills including collaboration and negotiation Demonstrates ability to communicate in a professional manner in all interactions Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills. Establishes two-way communication by utilizing a variety of communication methods, actively listening to ideas and concerns and responding in an appropriate manner Teamwork Adaptability Flexibility Excellent communication skills Problem-solving skills Stress tolerance Strong organizational skills Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements Work Environment Involves standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, twisting and lifting. May require transferring patients High level of responsibility and heavy workload can generate stress Must have ability to communicate verbally with patients, relatives, attending physicians and with nurses and other hospital personnel Must be able to give clear, decisive instructions to nurses and technicians Must be able to maintain legible and thorough documentation of patient care Must have acute visual, auditory, tactile and olfactory senses May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospitals SDS (Safety Data Sheet) database and may be accessed through the hospitals Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS database can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc. Primary Population Served Check appropriate box(s) below: â˜Neonatal (birth 28 days) â˜Patients with exceptional communication needs â˜Infant (29 days less than 1 year) â˜Patients with developmental delays â˜Pediatric (1 12 years) â˜Patients at end of life â˜Adolescent (13 17 years) â˜Patients under isolation precautions â˜Adult (18 64 years) â˜Patients with cultural needs â˜Geriatric (65 years) â˜'All populations â˜Bariatric Patients with weight related comorbidities ☠Non-patient care population The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.

At White Plains Hospital, you have an opportunity to work side-by-side with some of the most talented people in the world.

We have been widely recognized for our exceptional culture, world-class physicians, Magnet-designated nurses and passionate employees who make a real difference in our community. With tremendous growth opportunities, great benefits, and flexible work schedules, it is no wonder why we are consistently recognized as a Great Place To Work.

White Plains Hospital Physician Associates Orthopedic Practice is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to join our outpatient Orthopedic team of 19 surgeons and 11 Physician Assistants. The ideal candidate should be a motivated team player looking to provide high quality care to our patients. The Orthopedic PA will work primarily with a fellowship-trained Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in total joint arthroplasty. Orthopedic experience is preferred, however we will consider the right candidate with a strong orthopedic interest.

Position includes:

• 1-2 days Operating Room; 2-3 days outpatient office

• Monday

• Friday; Day shift

• No weekends/ Holidays

• Surgical 1st Assist *primarily with total hip and knee replacement

Position Summary

An exempt position working in collaboration with the Orthopedic surgeon(s) to deliver high quality and efficient care. The position has both outpatient and operating room responsibilities.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Include the Following:

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.

• Surgical 1st assist (including wound closure, post-operative orders, etc.)

• Performing initial and follow-up evaluation, autonomously or in conjunction with supervising physician.

• Perform/Assist in office orthopedic procedures such as: ultrasound guided injections/aspiration, fracture reduction, casting, splinting, joint aspiration/injections.

• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic testing (X-rays, MRI, CT scans, etc.)

• Documentation of office encounters.

• Prescribing medication and management of refill requests.

• Ordering and monitoring of therapeutic treatments (physical therapy, occupational therapy, etc.)

• Triaging, responding and documentation of patient phone calls and requests.

• Educating patients and family members on diagnosis and treatment options.

• Work in collaboration with supervising physician and healthcare professionals to deliver high quality patient care.

• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

Physician Assistant:

• Current New York State Licensed Physician Assistant

• Current National Certification

• Current White Plains Hospital Physician Assistant Delineation of Privileges

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

• Proficiency in all procedures, techniques and skills approved in the delineation of privileges

Core Competencies

• Act in a professional capacity and serve as a professional role model

• Demonstrate leadership skills including collaboration and negotiation

• Demonstrates ability to communicate in a professional manner in all interactions

• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills. Establishes two-way communication by utilizing a variety of communication methods, actively listening to ideas and concerns and responding in an appropriate manner

• Teamwork

• Adaptability

• Flexibility

• Excellent communication skills

• Problem-solving skills

• Stress tolerance

• Strong organizational skills

Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment

• Involves standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, twisting and lifting. May require transferring patients

• High level of responsibility and heavy workload can generate stress

• Must have ability to communicate verbally with patients, relatives, attending physicians and with nurses and other hospital personnel

• Must be able to give clear, decisive instructions to nurses and technicians

• Must be able to maintain legible and thorough documentation of patient care

• Must have acute visual, auditory, tactile and olfactory senses

• May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital's SDS (Safety Data Sheet) database and may be accessed through the hospital's Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS database can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.

Primary Population Served

Check appropriate box(s) below:

â˜Neonatal (birth

• 28 days)

â˜Patients with exceptional communication needs

â˜Infant (29 days - less than 1 year)

â˜Patients with developmental delays

â˜Pediatric (1 - 12 years)

â˜Patients at end of life

â˜Adolescent (13 - 17 years)

â˜Patients under isolation precautions

â˜Adult (18 - 64 years)

â˜Patients with cultural needs

â˜Geriatric (> 65 years)

â˜'All populations

â˜Bariatric Patients with weight related comorbidities

☠Non-patient care population

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.