The Steadman Clinic

In addition to a demanding clinical & OR schedule, the Physician Assistant will take a key leadership role with complex administrative duties as both Practice Manager & Chief of Staff.. The Physician Assistant will work one-on-one with an orthopaedic surgeon as well as various fellows and researchers.. Collaborates with attending physician to diagnose and treat orthopaedic sports medicine injuries and related illnesses in both clinical and surgical settings; performs procedures within the PA scope of practice as directed by the supervising physician in the clinic, OR and ER including first and second assisting responsibilities.. Coordinates schedule with operations manager and surgery scheduler; assists with travel arrangements for international and out-of-town patients.. Provides Executive level business support,in addition to performing the combined roles of Physician Assistant and Practice Manager.

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This unique career opportunity offers an outstanding individual the chance to advance their career on the leading edge of world class orthopedics. In addition to a demanding clinical & OR schedule, the Physician Assistant will take a key leadership role with complex administrative duties as both Practice Manager & Chief of Staff. If you have a passion for orthopedics and compassionate, individualized care, we invite you to consider joining The Steadman Clinic and becoming an integral part of our organization, that is recognized as being amongst the best in the world. Position Highlights / Summary of Essential Functions: Physician Assistant:<ul><li>The Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant is responsible for assisting the supervising physician in the medical and surgical management of patients assigned to their practice. The Physician Assistant will work one-on-one with an orthopaedic surgeon as well as various fellows and researchers. Time will be divided between the clinic, operating room and administrative tasks centered on patient care. Time devoted to each setting may vary by week.</li><li>Collaborates with attending physician to diagnose and treat orthopaedic sports medicine injuries and related illnesses in both clinical and surgical settings; performs procedures within the PA scope of practice as directed by the supervising physician in the clinic, OR and ER including first and second assisting responsibilities.</li><li>Assists in preoperative evaluation and education.</li><li>Performs initial interview and assessment of patient.</li><li>Performs history and physical examination.</li><li>Reviews diagnostic data.</li><li>May obtain preoperative surgical consents and informed consent for research studies.</li><li>Prepares preoperative data sheets.</li><li>Presents preoperative patients at team meetings.</li><li>Coordinates schedule with operations manager and surgery scheduler; assists with travel arrangements for international and out-of-town patients.</li><li>Track and obtain radiographic studies and lab work required for preoperative patients.</li><li>Manages prescription medication for practice.</li><li>Performs therapeutic and diagnostic injections of shoulder, elbow, hip and knee joints.</li><li>Assist in data collection and therapeutic treatments for multiple research studies.</li><li>Perform preoperative consultation/education and complete surgical procedure forms and coding; writes post operative/post procedure notes and orders for supervising physician.</li><li>Communicate with outside/consulting physicians, occupational/physical therapists regarding ongoing care.</li><li>Works with attending physician and staff to plan daily schedule to maximize efficiency of physician and assistant resources.</li><li>Makes routine visits to assigned facilities and Steadman Clinic locations on schedule agreed upon with attending physician.</li><li>Administrative tasks may include triaging and returning patient phone calls, preparing FMLA and disability forms and other correspondence under the direction of the supervising physician, and assisting with other tasks related to patient care.</li><li>Contributes to development of evidence based clinical protocols and patient assessment forms.</li><li>Establishes and maintains effective relationships with patients, families, key decision-makers, facility and department staff and collaborating physicians.</li><li>Extensive additional duties, as required</li></ul>Practice Manager & Chief of Staff<ul><li>The Practice Manager is responsible for performing administrative duties for individual physician practice, directing patient flow for the clinic, providing administrative oversight to clinical providers and ensuring patients have an optimal customer service experience while receiving world-class orthopedic medical care.</li><li>Performs complex administrative duties including responding for physician when he/she is unavailable, composing correspondence, and coordinating resources across the practice.</li><li>Develop strategies for continued growth and development of physician practice.</li><li>Assists physician with human resources functions to include working with Operations VP and Human Resources on staffing requests and recruitment, supervising patient care team under the direction of the physician, coordinating annual performance evaluation process, processing human resources-related requests, credentialing of medical staff, maintaining CME records.</li><li>Oversees patient relations providing individuals with outstanding customer service and support; receives, investigates and resolves patient complaints and issues within the physician practice.</li><li>Provides Executive level business support,in addition to performing the combined roles of Physician Assistant and Practice Manager.</li><li>Maintains strict confidentiality in all aspects of role.</li><li>Handles highly sensitive business information and records.</li><li>Coordinates activities. These activities may include clinical operational priorities, business meetings and key organizational events.</li><li>Performs additional Practice leadership support duties as required.</li><li>Extensive additional duties as required.</li></ul>Knowledge, Experience and Skill Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university Physician Assistant program accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education required; Master’s Degree strongly preferred.</li><li>Fluency in languages other than English preferred.</li><li>Demonstrated problem solving and workflow management skills required.</li><li>Must be energetic, quality driven and have proven ability to be productive member of a cohesive team of peers dedicated to providing optimum patient care.</li><li>Must maintain a professional attitude towards patients and an excellent and collegial working relationship with other Steadman Clinic and hospital personnel in involved in patient care.</li><li>Must exercise highest degree of professional judgment under the direct supervision and guidance of a licensed physician.</li><li>Must demonstrate understanding of procedures, policies and documentation required to ensure compliance with hospital standards of care.</li><li>Excellent critical thinking skills, ability to work independently, and manage time effectively.</li><li>Knowledge of Microsoft Office products required.</li><li>Pleasant, courteous telephone manner required and ability to handle sensitive and complex patient matters in a calm and professional manner.</li><li>Able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle a variety of tasks simultaneously; ability to work with frequent interruptions.</li><li>Excellent organization, communication (both written and verbal), and interpersonal skills required.</li><li>Must be able to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately and represent The Steadman Clinic in a mature, professional manner at all times.</li></ul>Certificate/License: Certification by the National Commission for Certified Physician’s Assistants (NCCPA) required. Registered and licensed by the Colorado Board of Medical Examiners. Current DEA number required. Current certification in AHA or ARC Basic Life Support for healthcare providers required.Compensation Information: $250000.0 / Annually - $250000.0 / Annually Details: In addition to the competitive annual salary, our comprehensive benefits portfolio includes partially subsidized premiums for employee, spouse & dependents coverage. A portion of the benefits premium is paid by the employee. Employees select coverage from a comprehensive benefits portfolio that includes health, vision & dental insurance options. Supplemental insurance options are also available. We offer access to a retirement plan upon hire, with eligibility for matching funds & profit share after 1 year of full time employment. Staff also receive employer paid Disability coverage, in addition to AD&D & Life Insurance. Support your active Colorado lifestyle with an additional $1000 wellness bonus.Starting At: 250000.0 Annually Up To: 300000.0 Annually

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