Physician Assistant Orthopedics

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Job Title: Physician Assistant Orthopedics
Job ID: 0724528955
Employer: Harger Howe
Location: Houston, TX
Provider Category: Advanced Practice Providers (PA's, APRN's)
Provider Type: Physician Assistant
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
New Grads OK? No
Description

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic is Houston's premier multispecialty group practice, founded in 1949 by Dr. Mavis Kelsey in Houston's famous Texas Medical Center. More than 450 physicians and allied health professionals’ practice at 22 locations and an accredited Sleep Center in the Greater Houston area. Medical services offered by Kelsey-Seybold include medical care in 55 medical specialties including primary care and specialty care, outpatient surgery centers, an accredited Sleep Center, a Radiation Therapy Center, laboratory services, advanced radiology services and other diagnostic services, 15 on-site Kelsey pharmacies and a secure web portal for patients to communicate with their Kelsey-Seybold doctors, get test results and schedule appointments.
Kelsey-Seybold has been recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as the nation’s first accredited Accountable Care Organization and a Level 3 (highest) Patient-Centered Medical Home. Kelsey-Seybold has many physicians in the Greater Houston area certified for excellence in diabetes, heart and stroke care by the NCQA. In addition to these recognitions, Kelsey-Seybold is home to a nationally accredited Breast Diagnostic Center, Endoscopy Center, Infusion Center, and Cancer Center.
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic is actively recruiting a Physician’s Assistant to assist in the Orthopedic Clinic. Qualified candidates must be available between the hours of 8a-5p and would require phone On-Call coverage every 7th weekend. There is some autonomy according to the level of experience.
Key Functions:
• Assisting the orthopedic surgeons in the clinic setting
• Conducting new and existing patient orthopedic examinations
• Developing treatment plans
• Adjusting and prescribing medications
• Performing in-clinic procedures
• Conducting pre-operative assessments
• Explaining the surgical procedure to the patient
• Assisting the orthopedic surgeon in the OR on an as-needed basis
• Conducting hospital rounds
Our providers practice in a collaborative manner amongst many medical specialties and sub-specialties, embracing technology and teamwork to provide patient-centered care. Our compensation package includes salary, paid time off, CME, medical insurance, and matching 401(k).
• Multispecialty group practice setting
• Regular weekday hours
• Full nursing and clerical support
• Paid malpractice and tail coverage
▪ Electronic Medical Records
For more information on this opportunity, please contact: Karen Simien, Sr. Physician Services Specialist at (713) 442-5308 or email: karen.simien@kelsey-seybold.com
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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status. Smoke-free environment.