.job location: ridgewood orthopaedic - san antonio, txposition type: full timesalary range: $93,000.00travel percentage: nonejob shift: dayget to know us:tsaog orthopaedics and spine is a large multi-specialty physician group.
we have been here since 1947 and we're not going anywhere.
we take a big part in community outreach with our light charity program.
if you are looking for a team that enjoys laughing, is family-oriented, and has the work hard play hard mentality, then this company is for you.
we value respect, communication, accountability, dependability, and compassion.
a place where you can rely on great teamwork and integrity.
if this is what you are looking for, then look no further.summary of position:we are looking for a sharp, ambitious, and enthusiastic physician assistant to join our lower extremities team.
the successful candidate is someone that is passionate about working in a care team model with a personal responsibility of providing care for our orthopaedics patients and clinical support to the team.
the right candidate will be able to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery, with an attention to detail while being caring and compassionate.if you're a people person looking to join an amazing company in the world of orthopaedics, this is the place for you!Responsibilities:the physician assistant is responsible for diagnostic and therapeutic management of patients including: complete medical history, conducting physicals, establishing diagnoses through tests, and formulating treatment plans.completes medical histories on patients.reviews prior medical records including outside films.prescribes tests to progress diagnosis.reviews diagnostic studies, communicates results with patients.provides follow-up treatments and care to patients in accordance with protocols established by physician.assists in surgeries as needed.promotes the mission of the group.maintains appropriate level of documentation for patient chart.determines & bills for appropriate cpt coding of visit.assists billing department with coding/billing questions.handles phone calls for patients/physicians for medically related questions.carries and answers company provided cell phone.assists supervising physician with on-call duties.qualifications:masters degree in physician assistant studies.
must also hold current and unrestricted license by texas state board of physician assistants.minimum of 2-3 years experience as physician assistant in orthopaedic or related field.must be able to communicate effectively with patients and staff members, create and maintain positive rapport with patients, physicians, and other staff members, and work weekends as needed.knowledge of general computer systems a must; word and excel a plus.other duties to be assigned as necessary and may vary at times, as needed by your immediate supervisor or as directed by the company.requires prolonged sitting, stretching, and some bending