Description

Orthopedic Physician Assistant: Duke Orthopedics Bone Health/Fracture Liaison Service

Duke Orthopaedics is seeking a Physician Assistant for the Duke Orthopedics Fracture Liaison Service located in Durham, NC in Durham, NC. The PA will provide services to patients who need Orthopedic Bone Health care in collaboration with the attending physician.

Role Overview

• Provide care for patients requiring treatment for fragility fractures and osteoporosis, as well as optimize prep-op and post-op care for elective surgeries.
• Coordinate patient care, including triage, physical exams, collecting and documenting data, conducting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, ordering and scheduling laboratory studies, assisting with peri-operative workflow, including scheduling, pre-ops, and post-op follow-up, diagnostic procedures, and professional consultations, and prescribing appropriate interventions and medications.
• Opportunity to participate in clinical research projects conducted by the supervising physician.
• Refer orthopedic patients to other services as needed to meet the needs of the patients.

Schedule

• Primary hours Monday-Friday, flexible to meet the needs of the patients

Experience and Education

• Prefer 1+ years of work experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant caring for Orthopedics, Spine, Bone Health, or Endocrinology patients. If a recent NP or PA graduate, clinical rotations in Orthopedics and/or Endocrinology are preferred. 
• Physician Assistants: Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program. Bachelor's degree required; master’s degree strongly preferred

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