Physician Assistant

At OrthoVirginia, you’re part of a team dedicated to delivering expert orthopedic and therapy care across the state. As Virginia’s largest provider of musculoskeletal care, we offer full-time and part-time opportunities in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

With more than 159 physicians in over 35 locations—including Lynchburg, Northern Virginia, Richmond, Southwest Virginia, and Hampton Roads—OrthoVirginia is a leader in orthopedic surgery, non-surgical care, and physical, hand, and occupational therapy. Our nationally recognized specialists treat a full range of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, helping patients of all ages move, heal, and thrive.

Join us and become part of a trusted network committed to excellence in orthopedic care.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities:

Performs physical examination, compiles medical data and records medical history and implements a treatment plan on new and established patients

Orders appropriate diagnostic studies when indicated Instructs patients and families regarding treatment plan and medications

Consults with physician when warranted to assess patient condition and treatment

Ensures that medical charts and administrative paperwork is completed in a timely manner

Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits

Provides follow-up care to patients according to practice guidelines

May perform preoperative assessment of patient and confirms completion of required documentation

Assesses patient status for compliance with physical, emotional and social admission requirements

May or may not perform thorough preoperative work-up for the scheduled procedures

Notifies Medical Director or attending physician if patient does not meet criteria or is not suitable for treatment in the outpatient setting

Confirms that medical clearance and all diagnostic tests are performed and documented

Supports the patient and family by explaining the perioperative experience with specific instructions to the patient and family regarding their responsibility in the outpatient process

May or may not coordinate the surgical schedule considering special needs of the patient

Performs within guidelines of specific privileges approved by the governing body and delegated by the Medical Director

May confer with the surgeon about the planned anesthetic to be administered

Documents orders and considerations specified by surgeon and carried out by Physician

Monitors patients and administers medications according to Facility policy

Performs preoperative activities according to Facility policy

Provides support to medical and office staff

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to assess situations, resolve within scope of ability, or escalate as appropriate

Ability to respond effectively to emergencies, actual events or drills.

Ability to follow instructions with little supervision

Ability to maintain professional demeanor in all aspects of role

May make hospital rounds for physicians when indicated

Assists in completing paperwork for patients as indicated

Travels between facilities when indicated

Strong customer service skills and excellent communication skills

Compensation Range for this position:

$111,200.00 - $166,800.00

Compensation for this role will be based on several factors, including the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, certifications, geography/market, and internal equity considerations.

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