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Orthopedic Physician Assistant (PA)
Compass Memorial Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Orthopedic Physician Assistant to join our healthcare team. This position will assist our Orthopedic Surgeon in clinic and surgery.


Discover the Difference at Compass Memorial Healthcare
• Compass Memorial Healthcare has been recognized as the #1 Top Midsize Healthcare Employer in Iowa in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. This recognition is based entirely on feedback from an engagement survey our employees completed about their employment experience at Compass Memorial.

• Compass Memorial Healthcare is the only hospital/health system in Iowa who has received a ranking in the Top Workplace Employer in the United States as recognized by USA Today.

• Compass Memorial Healthcare has received Culture of Excellence Awards through the Top Workplace in Iowa in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. In 2024, CMH received Culture of Excellence Awards in the following categories: Compensation and Benefits; Innovation; Leadership; Purpose & Values; and Work/Life Flexibility.

• Compass Memorial Healthcare has a 5-star rating in patient experience as recognized by the Center of Medicare and Medicaid Services. This is the highest rating a facility can receive and is based on the HCAHPS survey completed by our patients.

• Compass Memorial has a robust benefits package including the only hospital in Iowa to offer 100% employer paid health insurance with low co-pay and out-of-pocket expenses as part of the plan!

Compass Memorial Healthcare is a critical access hospital that is fully equipped with the latest technology so we can improve the health of the community and the patients we serve. We have an active ER, OR, Oncology and Med/Surg unit. CMH has 5 clinics within our service area, and we service 6 different nursing homes. CMH is staffed with great providers who live within the service area they serve, as well as visiting providers that choose to see their patients here.

The ideal team member will possess a positive attitude, passion for rural healthcare, and a commitment to “community”, to join our healthcare team. If you are an effective communicator, have exceptional interpersonal skills and attention to detail, have a strong philosophy on patient satisfaction and teamwork, and desire to be part of a great team and organization now and into the future, Compass Memorial Healthcare can be a great fit for you!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinic-
• Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination.
• Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic procedures.
• Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
• Monitors therapies and provides continuity of care.
• Treats minor injuries and performs office procedures. (including Joint injections, casting, splinting)
• Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventive health, treatment options and community resources.
• Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and care.
• Performs special services as privileged.
• Consults with physicians as needed and refers to physicians for more complicated medical cases or cases that are not a routine part of a PA’s scope of work.
• Documents patient information and care in medical records in a timely and accurate manner.

Surgery-
• First assist in orthopedic surgical procedures, including joint replacements, fracture repairs, and arthroscopies.
• Conduct pre-operative evaluations and post-operative management.
• Assist in surgical prep, positioning, draping, and sterile technique.
• Perform wound closures, dressing changes, and orthopedic hardware removal as needed.
• Educate patients and families on conditions, treatment options and recovery expectations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

a. Bachelor’s Degree and successful completion of accredited Physician Assistant program from an accredited institution of medicine.
b. Current licensure or evidence of application for licensure for a Physician Assistant in the State of Iowa.
c. BLS, ACLS, PALS certification.
d. Must maintain eligibility for Federal DEA registration.
e. State of Iowa controlled substances registration.
f. Must have the ability to work with associated technologies relevant to the position.
g. Must possess the ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in written form, needs and solutions with all levels of the organization.
h. Minimum 1 year of orthopedic or surgical experience preferred. New grads with orthopedic rotations will be considered.

For more information, please visit our website at www.compassmemorial.org to learn more about CMH, our services, and to view our benefits, or you are welcome to contact Lesa in Human Resources at 319-642-8026
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day
Contact Information
Lesa Waddell - Director of Human Resources
Compass Memorial Healthcare
300 West May Street
Marengo, IA 52301
Email: lwaddell@compassmemorial.org
Phone: (319) 642-8026
Fax: (319) 642-8009

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