Job Summary *Flexible s chedule: 24-32 hour work week * Work under a supervising physician who treats upper extremity conditions from the finger-tip to elbow. The position will work closely with the supervising physician to provide patient care in our orthopaedic practice. The position will manage an independent Mon-Fri schedule in the office seeing new and follow-up patients. Duties and Responsibilities: + Obtain patients complete medical history and physical data. + Assess patient for developing and updating of treatment plans; implement treatment plans that have been reviewed and approved by supervising physician. + Order diagnostic tests, including but not limited to radiology exams and laboratory studies. + Provide patient education, effectively explaining the necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. + Review patient records, interpreting and integrating data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed, including but not limited to radiology and laboratory tests. + Prescribe drugs, schedule III, IV and V controlled substances to the extent permitted by licensing and administer prescribed medications as directed; observe, record, and report patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physician. + Work closely with clinical support: + Triage Nurse (RN) to ensure all patient questions and concerns are addressed, such as, make recommendations to address medical or post-operative complications, follow up to ensure successful outcomes. + Scribe to handle chart prep and scribe notes while accompanying office visits + Other support includes: Surgery Scheduler, DME Specialist, and LPN to handle casting, suture/staple removal, injection draws + Attend continuing education courses as requested. + Share on call responsibilities with supervising physician + Handle other duties as assigned Qualifications Requirements and Qualifications + Graduation from AMA accredited physician assistant program, including national certification as a physician assistant by the NCCPA. + Current NYS Physician Assistant License. + BS Health Sciences. Physical Demands + Position requires full range of body motion including ability to position and move patients.