Career Opportunities

Performs orthopedic physical assessment of new patients, new problems, established and post-operative patients

Completes medical history, examination and study interpretation of the patient

Performs complete, detailed and accurate histories, reviews patient records to develop comprehensive medical status, reports and orders laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies appropriate for complaint, age, race, sex and physical condition of patient

Makes medical diagnoses and institutes therapy or referrals of patients to the appropriate health care facilities, agencies, other resources of the community or other Physicians

Interprets and evaluates patient data to determine patient management and treatment

Refers patients to appropriate specialists for care

Makes follow-up visits with patients

Responds to emergency situations

Follows-up by telephone with patients regarding questions/concerns

Keeps accurate patient records and maintains and updates files as necessary

Assures documentation of all procedures, services or supplies provided to patients

Participates in continuing medical education programs to maintain adequate medical base

Administers a variety of prescribed medications

Follows written protocols in all clinical practices

Arranges hospital admissions and discharges at the discretion of the supervising Physician, performs hospital rounds and records and records appropriate patient progress notes, accurately and appropriately transcribes and executes specific orders at the direction of the supervising Physician

Compiles detailed narrative and case summaries, completes forms pertinent to patients’ medical records, issues diagnostic orders, which must be signed within specified time period as defined by practice guidelines

Interprets and evaluates patient data to determine patient management and treatment

Provides instructions and guidance regarding medical care matters to patients

Performs or assists in the laboratory medical techniques and routine therapeutic procedures to include injections, debridement, suture and care of superficial wounds, removal of sutures, administration of subcutaneous local anesthesia, stapling, casting and splinting of sprains and fractures, incision and drainage of superficial skin infections

Performs or assists in surgical procedures pre- and post-operative care, and surgical assisting

Participates in quality review program activities as requested by immediate supervisor

Attends clinical meetings and education programs of the staff and any department as requested

Performs other duties as assigned