Physician Assistant/ ARNP Shoulder Specialist

Proliance Surgeons is one of the largest surgical practices in the country, with over 450 providers including over 200 board-certified physicians providing treatment at more than 100 care centers in Washington State. 

At Proliance, our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire, develop and engage great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and encourage growth and development to make our organization a great place to work.  We draw on the differences in who we are, what we’ve experienced, and how we think to create Exceptional Outcomes, Personally Delivered. 

We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefit and pay package including health coverage, 401k with match and profit share, PTO and more! Check out our main career site for more details at www.proliancesurgeons.com/careers

The chosen PA/NP will spend the majority of time working with Dr. Craig Artnz https://www.prolianceorthopedicassociates.com/physicians/craig-t-arntz-… but will also include opportunities for cross-coverage. Preference will be given to those candidates that have greater than 5 years' experience.  

We are located in Renton, WA which is 10 miles south of Seattle. Seattle offers endless outdoor activities including boating, snow skiing, water skiing, hiking, and biking. Seattle also has professional sports, cultural activities, and many entertainment opportunities.

POA offers excellent medical benefits, CME reimbursement, 401K contribution, payment of all hospital staff dues and licensures, and competitive salaries dependent on experience levels.

Candidates under consideration will be scheduled for a Phone or zoom interview. We regret we are not in the position to personally respond to all applicants.

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Key Duties and Responsibilities

The key duties and responsibilities of the Physician Assistant/ARNP include, but are not limited to:

• Greeting/ identifying patient & completing and documenting an accurate history and physical examination of patients; may include moving and positioning patients

• Conducting comprehensive or episodic health assessments and developing patient care plans
• Ordering and interpreting tests, treatments, and therapies within the scope of practice
• Prescribing medications, diet, supplies, prosthetic devices, and other home health aides or medication according to clinical privileges
• Instruct and counsel patients regarding the total treatment plan & therapeutic regimes.
• Providing clear, concise, and accurate information regarding patient care in the medical record       
• Obtain/maintain technical familiarity and proficiency for specific surgical procedures prior to their performance.  Remain proficient in the utilization of commonly used clinical protocols and guidelines
• Assist in Surgical Procedures.

• Hospital rounds, including patient care, charting & all paperwork/documentation, and interacting with the patient and family/care givers, staff, consultants, and discharge planners.

• Emergency Room: includes evaluating and treatment of patients
• The ability to initiate Basic/Advanced life support in response to emergency situations.
• Provides education to patients, families, and significant others using established education materials
• May provide other clinical duties within the scope of practice as directed under the emergency plan
• Advocates for patients, families, co-workers, the community and the health care profession
• Integrates evidence-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision-making
• Seeks experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge
• Establishes an effective relationship with the collaborating physician
• Complete duties and assist others as directed
• Must follow all policies as introduced during new associate On-Boarding, updated real-time and outlined in Associate Handbook

Education and Experience

• Graduate of accredited Physician’s Assistant Program or ARNP program.
• Washington State Physician Assistant, or ARNP License, Current
• Current Certification as a physician assistant by the National Commission of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is an asset or ARNP certification 
• Current CPR and BLS from the American Heart Association
• Two years prior experience in surgery preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced physical assessment and critical thinking skills required. Ability to listen, interact and communicate verbally and in writing
• Required: Comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures, techniques, Standards of Care, instrumentation, equipment, and supplies as they directly correlate to the specialty.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work may be performed in an office and clinical environment.  Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.  While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear.  The associate is required to sit for long periods of time, stand and walk, bend and stretch.  Use of telephone and computer is required.  Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds. May requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.

This description is intended to encompass essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person.  Other functions may be assigned and leadership retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.