Details
01/10/2017
Physician Assistant
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center
The Physician Assistant will assist with the diagnostic, therapeutic and preventative health care services, as delegated by a physician in the medical and surgical care in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.
Participates in rounding with Physician
Provides routine medical management of inpatient care including ordering of diagnostic tests, labs, x-rays, medications (within the scope of the PA license) and nutrition
Conducts minor procedures (under the direct supervision of Attending Physician) including suturing, splinting and casting,
Initiates the appropriate emergency care until the arrival of supervising physician
Prepares patients for surgery, including positioning, skin preparation and administration of local anesthetic
Functions as first or second assistant in the operation room including surgical exposure, suturing and closure
Obtains medical history and physical examination
Completes appropriate documentation of all evaluations, care and services rendered in the medical record
Performs pre- and post- operative patient education to patients and their families
Responds to telephone inquiries on discharged patients and provides appropriate medical care or counseling
Communicates with referring or primary care physicians regarding patient care and treatment
Provides follow-up and health maintenance care including the appropriate adjustment of medications in accordance with established protocols or in response to specific instructions from the Attending Physician
Contact Person: Crystal Smetts
Phone: 3306706120
Email: crystalsmetts@crystalclinic.com
