Scottish Rite for Children

Physician Assistant - Sports

Frisco, TX Full time

Our patients are our number one priority! We're committed to giving children back their childhood!

Job Posting Title:

Physician Assistant - Sports

Location:

Frisco - Ambulatory Surgical Center

Additional Posting Details:

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Establish medical diagnosis(es) and determine a plan of care for short term health problems, stable chronic health problems and/or exacerbation of stable chronic health problems

  • Order and review, with supervising physician oversight, routine diagnostic studies and X-rays

  • Involved in pre-operative and post-operative work up and care

  • Assist with operative functions as delegated by the supervising physicians

  • Make daily rounds on all inpatients

  • Demonstrate basic medical knowledge of pediatric orthopedics and surgical technique

  • Participate in educational activities of Scottish Rite for Children such as case conferences, symposia, and professional educational meetings

  • Dictate, complete, and/or sign medical records, forms, and letters related to patients treated by the Nurse Practitioner in an accurate and timely manner

  • Participate in mortality and morbidity conferences and performance improvement activities as assigned

  • Requires frequent use of various and sundry surgical/clinical equipment

Required Skills/Abilities

  • Physician Assistants must be a graduate of an AMA/CAHEA approved PA program and current NCCPA certification required.

  • Prefer at least 2 years of experience, preferably in orthopedics or sports medicine

  • Membership and active participation in professional organizations are beneficial

  • Must maintain current BLS certification, PALS preferred.

Working Environment

  • Working conditions: Inside/Outside

  • Working Position: Sitting/Standing/Walking

  • Physical Demands: Medium

  • Physical Requirements: Lifting/Carrying, Pushing/Pulling, Climbing, and Stopping/Kneeling/Bending

  • An Individual in this position will be required to list or carry weight in this group: 25-34 lbs

  • Sensory/Communicative activities essential to the performance of this position: Feeling, Hearing, Seeing, Smelling, Speaking

  • An Individual in this position will be exposed to: Inside environment, Bloodborne Pathogens, Loud Noise, Chemical Hazards, and Respiratory Hazards