Physician Assistant - Orthopedics jobs in Columbus, GA

Overview

This position is located at Martin Army Community Hospital, Fort Moore, GA.  

Fort Moore is in the "Tri-Community" comprised of Columbus, Georgia; Fort Moore, Georgia; and Phoenix City, Alabama. Columbus (third-largest city in Georgia) is a growing community of 250,000. Besides being the home of the Best Army Installation in the World, Columbus houses the corporate headquarters of many leading companies. The stunning Florida gulf shores and Blue Ridge Mountains are only a few hours' drive. For more information, please visit http://www.army.mil/info/organization/benning/

LINKS: Martin Army Community Hospital: https://martin.tricare.mil/    

             https://visitcolumbusga.com/

Responsibilities

As a Physician Assistant (Orthopedic) your duties will include, but are not limited to:

Performs outpatient surgical and non-surgical procedures as designated by credentials

committee. Prescribes for and treats a variety of diseases, disorders, and injuries. Treats patients returning for routine or directed follow-up and chronic illnesses previously

documented in patients' medical records.

Provides a full range of emergency services or crisis intervention, including lifesaving

emergency procedures, in order to stabilize a patient within the scope of practice and

approved protocols.

Writes prescriptions, orders the administration of medications, dispenses medication and prescribes controlled substances in accordance with scope of practice for Physician

Assistants. Performs a variety of physical examinations such as school, employment,

sports, annual, retirement, discharge, reenlistment, disability separation or retirement,

and other special physicals. Orders laboratory tests, X-rays, etc., and arranges for

physician consultation if required. Records entries into patients records to include history and exam findings, results of laboratory tests, X-rays, and other special studies,

diagnoses, and treatment plans to include any treatment rendered during visits.

Qualifications

US Citizenship Required

All Applicants must be licensed as a Physician Assistant by the recognized licensing agency of a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Successful completion of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) examination; must maintain status as a certified physician assistant, including completion of all requirements for continuing medical education (CME) and re-certification.

At least one year as a physician assistant -ortho experience