Physician Assistant Orthopedic Surgery Inpatient - Detroit, MI

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Job Description

• This position will be Monday through Friday during daytime hours. There is no weekend or call component to the position.
• This position would support the Detroit hospital campus for all orthopedic specialties requiring inpatient and ER consultations, not limited to but including fracture/dislocation reduction, splinting/casting, wound care management, and suturing.
• Candidate will need to be comfortable working with residents and other APP's
• Day position Monday-Friday, no weekends or call, but may need to assist with OITE coverage annually.
• This will be a position in transition to creating an APP-led inpatient service.
• The Physician Assistant (PA) will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• The Physician Assistant (PA) will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education, consultation, and care coordination as a first line provider to patients and their families.
• Provides inpatient and/or outpatient medical care. Works in collaboration with attending physicians, advanced practice providers, consultants, house officers, nurses, and other members of the medical care team to ensure that patient outcomes are achieved safely and efficiently.
• Specific procedures as per credentialing as indicated by training and experience.
• There is no operative first assist requirement.