PA-Orthopedics
South Shore Health
- Weymouth, MA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Possess the ability to care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions who may also have any range of medical problems.
- Possess the maturity, self-confidence, and ability to follow complex patient management plans as directed by the attending physician.
- Eligible for state and federally controlled substances registration.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.
- Time Management: Exceptional organizational skills and ability to organize time and priorities effectively, asking for direction when appropriate. Flexibility to handle multiple tasks and deadline pressures.
- Quality Improvement: Skills to work efficiently and effectively and strive to do so in all aspects of the position.
- Knowledge and competence of basic radiation safety during fluoroscopic procedures; required to attend at least one radiation safety training session per year.
- Must have broad knowledge of medical environment, surgical practices and performance goals of the orthopedic Services.
- Must exercise the highest degree of professional judgement under the direction and guidance of a licensed physician.
- Must be able to accept instruction and guidance and assume graded responsibility in complex teamwork.
- Must be able to administer such care and treatment and exercise such independent originality in solving problems not covered by existing guidelines, within legal limits, to meet the needs of the patients.
- Must maintain a professional attitude toward patients at all times and an excellent and collegial working relationship with other personnel involved in patient care.