Surgical Physician Assistant - Orthopedics (hips & knees) - Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and Spine - Park Terrace

Cedars-Sinai

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Culver City, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Surgical Physician Assistant will perform comprehensive patient examinations, provide assessments, and develop treatment plans under the direction of a physician. The role involves splitting time between clinical patient care and acting as a first assistant in the operating room for orthopedic procedures.

Qualifications

You have a strong background in orthopaedic surgical assisting, with a focus on hips and knees. You are skilled in patient assessments, post-operative care, and providing first assist in the operating room. You also possess excellent suturing and wound closure abilities, and can effectively document care within an EHR system.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Orthopaedic surgery

Hips and knees

Surgical assisting

Patient assessment

Post-operative care

Suturing

Wound closure

EHR

Job Description

Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and Spine is a world leader in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of sports-related injuries and illnesses. As the sports division of the #1 in California and #3 nationally ranked Cedars-Sinai Department of Orthopaedics, as surveyed by U.S. News & World Report, the institute provides comprehensive care for a broad range of orthopaedic conditions for all stages of life. Institute physicians have pioneered advanced surgical methods and procedures to enhance treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery and for over more than half a century, the institute has become an internationally recognized center for research and education in sports medicine. We are seeking a Surgical Physician Assistant who will provide health care services to patients under direction and responsibility of Physician by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and complies patient medical data including health history and results of physical examination.
  • Under the direction of a total joints (hips and knees) Physician, you will conduct patient assessments, order, or directly provide treatments, and provide patient education and support.
  • Provides post-op follow-ups as needed including hospital rounding.
  • First assist in the O/R 3 days per week and clinic 2-3 days per week.
  • Successful candidate must possess excellent suturing and wound closure skills.
  • Work under protocol to develop an effective, safe, and patient-centered treatment plan.
  • Provide timely and complete clinical documentation in the EHR following patient visits or telephone calls.
  • Maintain ongoing communication with the physician regarding assigned patients and provide timely notification of changes in patient status.
  • Maintain ongoing communication with other members of the care team through written documentation, telephone or in-person conversation.
  • Ensure timely access of patient appointments.
  • This position is about 50% Clinic and 50% in the Operating Room (OR).

WILL WORK AT MULTIPLE SITES INCLUDING: Marina Del Rey, Torrance Memorial, and Anaheim

Cedars-Sinai

Since its beginning in 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the healthcare needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, continually setting new standards for quality and innovation in patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars-Sinai is widely known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai receives consistent recognition for our excellence. Our awards include; being named one of America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, receiving the National Research Corporation’s Consumer Choice Award 19 years in a row for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles, achieving the longest-running Magnet designation for nursing excellence in California, and being recognized as The Advisory Board Company’s 2017 Workplace of the Year, an award Cedars-Sinai has won three years in a row. This annual award recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. Cedars-Sinai is a leader in the clinical care and research of heart disease, cancer and brain disorders, among other areas. Pioneering research achievements include using cardiac stem cells to repair damaged hearts, developing minimally invasive surgical techniques and discovering new types of drugs to target cancer more precisely. Cedars-Sinai also impacts the future of healthcare through education programs that encompass everything from highly competitive medical residency and fellowship programs to a biomedical science and translational medicine PhD program, advanced training for nurses and educational opportunities for allied health professionals. Most notably, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a longstanding commitment to strengthening the Los Angeles community through wide-ranging programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.
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