As The CORE Institute at Porretta begins to grow, we are seeking 2 full-time Physician Assistants to join our team of professionals at our Novi, Michigan and Southfield, Michigan clinics.
The world-class team of orthopedic surgeons and specialists at Porretta Center of Orthopaedic Surgery has partnered with Phoenix, Arizona based orthopedic group, The CORE Institute. With facilities in Novi and Southfield, the practice will be renamed The CORE Institute at Porretta. “This partnership marks the first of many opportunities for The CORE Institute to expand and implement our Excellence through Evidence® platform across the nation. We believe that Porretta Center for Orthopaedic Surgery and its talented team of physicians are the perfect partners as The CORE Institute continues to grow, “said Chairman and CEO David Jacofsky, MD.
The Porretta Center for Orthopaedic Surgery is a team of board-certified Orthopaedic Surgeons dedicated to providing excellent care for a wide range of orthopedic problems. The practice is one of the first Orthopaedic practices of Providence Hospital, established in 1959 by Dr. Charles Porretta. The Porretta Center for Orthopaedic Surgery prides itself on the ability to provide both general orthopedic surgical care, as well as treatment of complex musculoskeletal conditions, orthopedic diseases, and sports medicine through advanced subspecialty training and surgical expertise. As key faculty members of the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program at the Detroit Medical Center/Providence Hospital site, the surgeons at the Porretta Center remain active academically and are committed to supporting orthopedic research and scholarly activity.
The CORE Institute®, began practicing in 2005 to deliver comprehensive orthopedic care, one patient at a time. Its fellowship-trained physicians provide specialized care in the areas of surgical, non-surgical and rehabilitative hip, knee, shoulder, elbow and ankle procedures, joint replacement, sports medicine, arthroscopy, fracture management, orthopedic traumatology, hand and wrist procedures, complex articular cartilage restoration, musculoskeletal oncology, foot and ankle reconstruction, physical medicine and rehabilitation, comprehensive spine care and pain management. Dedicated to providing technologically advanced surgical techniques and rehabilitation, The CORE Institute provides state-of-the-art research labs, surgical spine center, less-invasive surgery, on-site MRI and physical therapy. The CORE Institute has 12 locations in Arizona and two locations in Michigan.
If you would like to be part of a dedicated, dynamic healthcare team in a challenging, rewarding environment, this is the place for you!
Interested candidates should submit CV/Resume to resumes@thecoreinstitute.com
For more information, please visit our website at www.thecoreinstitute.com
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Responsible for providing medical care as delegated by the physician.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assesses patient health status including state of wellness, compliance with care plan and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Provides acute and chronic patient care including taking histories, doing physicals, monitoring therapies, giving injections and medications, suturing wounds.
- Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems.
- Responds to emergencies including the use of CPR.
- Documents patient information and care provided in patient record and maintains patient statistics.
- Educates patients and families as appropriate. Provides continuity of care.
- Assists the physicians with surgeries in the operating room.
- Participates in rounds at the hospital and responds to patient calls received after hours and on weekends.
- Consults with other staff as necessary.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
EDUCATION: BA/BS, MS preferred. Graduate of AMA accredited physician assistant program.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one year experience as a physician assistant in a clinic or hospital. Experience is orthopedics is preferred.
REQUIREMENTS: Current MI state PA license, certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, current CPR certification.
The CORE Institute offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, life, long-term disability, short-term disability, 401(k), paid holidays, and paid time off.
Interested candidates should submit CV/Resume to resumes@thecoreinstitute.com
Thank you for your interest in The CORE Institute. Keep Life In Motion!
Sincerely,
Human Resources
