Physician Assistant (PA-C) Job at Bluegrass Orthopaedics, Lexington, KY

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  • Bluegrass Orthopaedics
  • Lexington, KY

Job Description

ORTHOPAEDIC PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - SPINE 
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY

PURPOSE:

Established and progressive orthopaedic practice has an immediate opening for a certified physician assistant. Experience in general orthopaedics preferred but not required. The position is working with an experienced and established Fellowship-trained, Board-Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon.

THE PRACTICE:

Bluegrass Orthopaedics (BGO) is the state’s leading provider of expert musculoskeletal care, which serves the needs of its patients through a team of highly trained sub-specialists who are committed to the independent practice of medicine. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, BGO has 14 sub-specialty physicians, 16 mid-level providers, 4 main office locations and 3 satellites, MRI facilities, outpatient surgery center, and 6 outpatient physical therapy and hand therapy centers. 

BGO provides care to patients throughout the Bluegrass and Southern Kentucky Region.  We provide care for an immediate drawing area of approximately 630,000+ in the surrounding counties and an additional 500,000+ in our satellite catchment areas.  To better care for these communities, BGO seeks a physician assistant with special interest in Spine Care.

THE CITY:
  • Lexington is well-known for its beautiful horse farms and diverse SEC college community (University of KY)
  • Downtown offers many things to see and do, including restaurants, festival events, and concerts and shows at Rupp Arena
  • Keeneland racetrack and The Kentucky Horse Park offer year-round entertainment for the horse community, including being the home to most national horse associations
  • Tour local bourbon distilleries and get a chance to learn more about the history of the Bluegrass Region
  • Close to larger metropolitan areas, such as Louisville and Cincinnati
  • Within a short drive are beautiful outdoor opportunities in the Red River Gorge, including hiking trails, camping, and large lakes with many water-activity options
  • Lexington has it all – a strong economic and business-friendly climate, strong public and private educational systems, a variety of sports and recreation, and a family friendly lifestyle


KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Perform comprehensive and problem-focused patient histories and physical examinations.
  • Interpret and correlate patients’ laboratory and diagnostic/reports procedures.
  • Interpret and correlate subjective and objective data to formulate a differential diagnosis/diagnoses and establish a working diagnosis on assigned patients.
  • Formulate treatment plans for orthopedic problems within the scope of practice for assigned patients.
  • Implement therapeutic intervention for specific conditions when appropriate and as directed by physician.
  • Exercise judgment on problems requiring consultation, referral, or evaluation by the supervising Orthopaedic Surgeon.
  • Order, collect and perform appropriate laboratory, diagnostic procedures and studies, including, but not limited to, blood and tissue specimens.
  • Order or perform other diagnostic studies including but not limited to EMG, x-rays, CT, MRI, and bone scans in addition to other studies.
  • Conduct hospital rounds, write orders, and evaluate hospital consults.
  • Take phone-based call after hours for patient phone calls (split with other PAs in the group)
  • Evaluate clinical conditions, formulate, and implement a treatment or therapeutic plan
  • Order, prescribe, dispense, and administer medications, braces and other orthopedic devices as allowed by state legislation.
  • Evaluate, screen, and counsel patients on health maintenance and promote utilization of community resources.
  • Option to assist with activities including but not limited to seminars, after hours coverage of sporting events, i.e. games, tournaments, etc.


REQUIREMENTS:

  • Current, valid KY Physician Assistant License (or eligible)
  • Current, valid Board Certification
  • Current, valid KY Driver’s License (or eligible)
  • Current CPR certification
  • Great communication skills
  • Strong ethical and moral character references


BENEFITS:

 

  • Health Insurance
  • CME Budget
  • Paid Time Off
  • Malpractice Insurance
  • Retirement Plan 401K
  • Long- and Short-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Local area, Immediate start, Outdoor,

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