Orthopedic Sports Physician Assistant

Quick Facts

• Full-time Orthopedic Sports Physician Assistant role (clinic and OR)
• Works a 4.5-day workweek with no ER or trauma call
• Focus on high-volume care for college and high school athletes (shoulders and knees)
• Optional coverage of D1 college and high school sporting events (separately compensated)

Description

Work with a Sports Fellowship–trained orthopedic surgeon in a busy sports practice with a strong focus on shoulders and knees. You will support both the OR and clinic, handling pre- and post-operative H&Ps, first assisting in surgery, running clinics, providing joint injections, and educating patients. You may also provide sporting event coverage for colleges (D1) and high school events if desired.

Responsibilities

• First assist in the OR
• Run clinics
• Perform pre- and post-operative H&Ps
• Provide joint injections
• Write scripts
• Remove casts and pins
• Conduct patient consultation, evaluation, and education
• Review lab results in both clinic and hospital settings
• Optional: provide sporting event coverage at colleges (D1) and high school events (separately compensated)

Requirements

• NCCPA-certified
• Some orthopedic experience required; training possible for a new graduate with an orthopedic rotation
• Background in athletic training, kinesiology, or sports medicine (e.g., ATC, Kinesiology, Sports Medicine) is acceptable

Benefits

• Very competitive compensation plan and full benefits package
• Sign-on or move assistance available
• Potential loan reimbursement

Working Hours

4.5-day workweek