Prepares documentation for consent on admit 2.Works with coordinator in obtaining pre-op medical clearance as needed 3.Assists with post-operative checks, including wound evaluations and dressing changes.4.Performs in-office procedures such as cast/splint placements and removals, suture removal and wound care, staple removals, and managing infection5.Collects and/or prepares samples, such as wound cultures or joint fluid from patients for testing.6.Administers medications, orally or by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection when indicated.7.Renews medications, as needed for patients in office, phone, or electronically.8.Orders X-rays, laboratory tests, physical therapy renewals, CT/MRI and other diagnostic tests as needed.9.Coordinates all procedures via communication/flags to surgical coordinators via Centricity system.10.Makes all post-operative calls to patients at home to check on status when indicated11.Consistently and accurately documents all calls, treatments, medications, etc. in patient chart in Centricity system as required.12.Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and patient teaching. 15.Discuss MRI results with patients as necessary.16.Conducts patient education during office visits and by phone as needed.17.Participates in rotating PA on call coverage, which includes after hours phone coverage and weekend hospital rounds18.Addresses outside faxes/emails/communications from patients as indicated.19.Addresses call/visits to physical therapy as necessary.20.Assists physicians in addressing urgent patient needs as necessary.21.Assists physicians with fluoroscopic epidural injections when needed.22.Takes and records patients vital signs and documents results in chart.