Description

• Assist attending sports medicine surgeon in management of all aspects of their sports medicine practice including, First assisting in the OR, managing post operative follow up patients, and diagnosing and managing new and follow up patients with graduated autonomy.  
• Establish medical diagnosis(es) and determine a plan of care for short term health problems, stable chronic health problems and/or exacerbation of stable chronic health problems
• Order and review, with supervising physician oversight, routine diagnostic studies and X-rays
• Involved in pre-operative and post-operative work up and care
• Assist with operative functions as delegated by the supervising physicians
• Make daily rounds on all inpatients
• Demonstrate basic medical knowledge of pediatric orthopedics and surgical techniques
• Participate in educational activities of Scottish Rite for Children such as case conferences, symposia, and professional educational meetings
• Dictate, complete, and/or sign medical records, forms, and letters related to patients treated by the PA or NP in an accurate and timely manner
• Participate in mortality and morbidity conferences and performance improvement activities as assigned
• Requires frequent use of various and sundry surgical/clinical equipment
• Requires participation in after hours call center management rotation with other APP team members.

Requirements

• Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited physician assistant program (PA) or advanced practice registered nursing program (APRN) and are certified through a recognized accrediting agency
• Current PA or APRN certification required
• Current Texas license or eligible for Texas licensure
• Prefer at least 2 years of experience, preferably in orthopedics and sports medicine
• Membership and active participation in professional organizations are beneficial
• Must maintain or obtain current BLS certification, PALS