| Physician Assistant - Orthopedics Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Physician Assistant - Orthopedics. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Physician Assistant - Orthopedics along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Physician Assistant - Orthopedics is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Physician Assistant - Orthopedics, Physician Assistant - Specialty, Physician Assistant - Medical, Physician Assistant - Primary Care, Physician Assistant - Surgical, Physician Assistant - Emergency & Trauma, Resident Physician, Physician Recruiter, Medical Assistant - Certified, Physician - Hospitalist |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Physician Assistant - Orthopedics |
| Assesses, plans, and provides patient care under the supervision of a physician. Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination. Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory and radiographic tests. Participates in daily patient rounds, writes progress notes, conducts patient education, counsels on preventative care, assists in surgery, writes prescriptions, and prepares discharge summaries. Requires a master's degree in Health Sciences for Physician Assistants or related. Requires completion of the PANCE exam administered by National Commission of the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Requires Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C). Typically reports to a Physician. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. |
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| Also referred to as: PA -Physician Assistant -Orthopedic |
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| Similar Jobs: Physician Assistant - Orthopedics, Physician Assistant - Specialty, Physician Assistant - Medical, Physician Assistant - Primary Care, Physician Assistant - Surgical, Physician Assistant - Emergency & Trauma, Resident Physician, Physician Recruiter, Medical Assistant - Certified, Physician - Hospitalist |
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| Level of Education: Physician Assistant - Orthopedics Salaries with No Diploma, Physician Assistant - Orthopedics Salaries with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate, Physician Assistant - Orthopedics Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Physician Assistant - Orthopedics Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Physician Assistant - Orthopedics Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Physician Assistant - Orthopedics Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare | |
