How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:
Pediatric Orthopaedic Physician Assistant opportunity with Carilion Clinic Orthopaedics. Well-supported Pediatric Orthopaedic clinic practice. No call, no weekends, no holidays.
The Pediatric Orthopaedic Physician Assistant position will be an integral part of the pediatric orthopaedic team at Carilion Clinic Orthopaedics.  The 5-day per week clinical position will collaborate with the board certified pediatric orthopaedic surgeons to provide top quality care to the community.  The role is well supported academically, clinically, and professionally.  The Advanced Practice Provider will provide and manage care for acute, chronic, and congenital pediatric ailments.
The Medical Specialty Physician Assistant has advanced knowledge and skills qualify her/him to function as a primary health care provider. She/he serves as a member of a collaborative health care team. This collaborative role includes responsibility for determining the patient’s health and medical status by taking a health history; performing physical exams; initiating screening and diagnostic procedures; providing health maintenance services; and management of  minor trauma, acute illnesses, and stable chronic illness.  Consults with physician, as appropriate, keeping the physician informed of needs and problems related to patient care.
What We Require:
Education: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program required.
Experience: Clinical experience appropriate to specific practice/ department preferred
Licensure/Certification: Current Physician Assistants license (PA) required. DEA licensure required.  AHA BLS-HCP certification required. Advanced life support is preferred and is required for those who may use a defibrillator in their practice.
Other: Meets credentialing requirements. Qualifies for malpractice insurance and is accepted by Carilion Clinic’s malpractice insurance carrier. Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other health care providers. Maintains open and supportive communications between all department members and other employees, patients and their family members.  Commitment to continued professional development.
About Carilion
This is Carilion Clinic ...
An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.
Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.
Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.
Requisition Number: 147654
Employment Status: Full time
Location: Institute for Orthopaedics and Neurosciences
Shift: Day
Shift Details: 5 days per week, clinic based
Recruiter: KARYN B FARRELL
Recruiter Phone: 540-224-5383
Recruiter Email: KBFarrell@carilionclinic.org
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.
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Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.