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PREVEA HEALTH Physician Extender Podiatry Howard in GREEN BAY, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Description and Essential Functions Job Title/Position: Physician Extender Job Classification: Provider Date of Analysis: Date of Revision/Review: 08/2018 __________________________________________________________________________________________ Brief Description of Job Responsibilities: Specialized Responsibilities: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.) * Know and apply the commonly accepted standards for confidentiality. * Execute duties within the identified scope of practice for athletic trainers. * Room patients according to standard rooming process. * Obtain a thorough medical history * Apply clinical-reasoning skills throughout the physical examination of a patient. Use standard techniques and procedures for the clinical examination of common injuries, conditions, illnesses, and diseases. * Assess and interpret findings from a physical examination that is based on the patient\'s * clinical presentation. This exam can include: * Assessment of posture, gait, and movement patterns * Palpation * Muscle function assessment * Assessment of quantity and quality of osteokinematic joint motion * Capsular and ligamentous stress testing * Joint play (arthrokinematics) * Selective tissue examination techniques / special tests * Neurologic function (sensory, motor, reflexes, balance, cognition) * Cardiovascular function (including differentiation between normal and * abnormal heart sounds, blood pressure, and heart rate) * Pulmonary function (including differentiation between normal breath sounds,expiratory flow) * percussion sounds, number and characteristics of respirations, peak * Gastrointestinal function (including differentiation between normal and * abnormal bowel sounds) * Genitourinary function (urinalysis) * Ocular function (vision, ophthalmoscope) * Function of the ear, nose, and throat (including otoscopic evaluation) * Dermatological assessment * Other assessments (temperature, height, weight) * * Determine when the findings of an examination warrant referral of the patient. * Order appropriate imaging as directed by physician. * Assist with office procedures including, but not limited to: MSK ultrasound assessment, platelet rich plasma injections, joint/bursa aspirations, joint injection. * Provide in room therapeutic exercises. * Dispense and fit durable medical equipment. * Casting * Provide telephone advice to patients as directed. * Provide pre/post operative education. * Communicate with providers regarding patient calls. * Call in prescription refills as directed. * Schedule hospital and office tests, procedures and surgeries. * Communicate with hospitals and other offices as directed by the providers. * Complete referral forms, and make referral appointments. * Act as a liaison for... For full info follow application link. Prevea is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/0E5B40CE237745C7