Physician Assistant

Description:

At Barbour Orthopaedics, we’re dedicated to providing exceptional orthopedic care through advanced medical techniques, cutting-edge technology, and a patient-centered approach. As a trusted name in orthopaedic medicine, we pride ourselves on our collaborative environment, commitment to excellence, and a shared mission to help patients live healthier, more active lives.

We are currently seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join our growing team in Forest Park, GA. If you’re looking to be part of a dynamic medical practice that values expertise, integrity, and a genuine dedication to patient care, we’d love to hear from you.

As the Physician Assistant, you will act as an extension of the physician in the practice to provide a high-level of patient care. This position requires No Call / NO Weekends. In this role you will conduct comprehensive physical examinations, evaluate laboratory results, diagnose procedures to establish a preliminary diagnosis and make recommendations to the attending Physician. You will also ensure that the patient has a complete understanding of the treatment plan being implemented.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations, including histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic testing.
• Formulate treatment plans in collaboration with supervising orthopedic physicians.
• Order, interpret, and review diagnostic studies (X-rays, MRI, CT, labs, etc.).
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative patient care, education, and follow-up.
• Assist surgeons in the operating room, including first assist duties.
• Perform procedures such as joint injections, wound care, casting, splinting, and suturing.
• Manage both inpatient and outpatient orthopedic cases.
• Document patient encounters accurately and in a timely manner within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Participate in patient education, counseling, and care coordination.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Maintain current knowledge of orthopedic best practices, guidelines, and standards.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Program
• NCCPA certified
• Active Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience in orthopaedics, urgent care, sports medicine, or related field.

Our mission is simple, to maintain an unwavering commitment to providing safe and effective treatments with a friendly, supportive attitude. Results and Patient Experience are our Top Priority.

Incentive/Benefits Package:

• We offer competitive pay, paid holidays, comprehensive benefit package, paid time off, 401K with company match, and free parking.
• Not only that, but we also offer the cost to maintain your DEA, add you to our malpractice policy, list you on the malpractice certification, and individual coverage under the group plan.