Orthopedic Physician Assistant

Quick Facts

• Full-time Orthopedic Physician Assistant for clinic and OR
• Established, busy orthopedic practice focused on hip and knee joint replacements
• Runs clinic parallel to the physician; state-of-the-art facility with PT/OT, EMR, and newer OR suites

Description

Orthopedic Physician Assistant to support a well-established orthopedic surgeon in both clinic and the operating room. The role includes running an orthopedic clinic, first assisting, performing joint aspirations and injections, and supporting pre-op/post-op care and hospital rounding. Training is available for a recent graduate with an orthopedic rotation.

Responsibilities

• Run orthopedic clinic
• First assist
• Perform joint aspiration and injections
• Complete pre-op and post-op H&Ps
• Conduct hospital rounding
• Write scripts
• Coordinate with Physical Therapist
• Order tests and evaluate X-ray, CT scan, and MRI
• Perform casting and splinting

Requirements

• Recent graduate with an orthopedic rotation (training provided)

Benefits

• Excellent compensation
• Excellent benefits package