Orthopedic Physician Assistant (Clinic and OR)

Quick Facts

• Orthopedic Physician Assistant role combining clinic and OR work; runs an orthopedic clinic
• Busy total hip and knee caseload including complex revisions; includes some paid call
• State-of-the-art facility with EMR, MRI, PT, Digital X-ray, and ASC

Description

Orthopedic Physician Assistant needed to support a high-volume total joints practice in an office-and-OR setting. The PA will manage their own orthopedic clinic and assist in cases involving total hips and knees, including complex revisions. Work includes patient assessments, first assisting, basic fracture care, joint injections/aspiration, and hospital rounds with some paid call.

Responsibilities

• Perform H&Ps, patient evaluation, and patient education
• First assist in orthopedic procedures
• Review lab results
• Write scripts/prescriptions
• Treat basic fractures
• Perform joint injection and joint aspiration
• Complete hospital rounds and participate in some call (paid extra) in clinic and hospital settings

Requirements

• Some orthopedic experience is required

Benefits

• Excellent compensation including a production bonus plan
• Full benefits package