Orthopedic Physician Assistant (Clinic and Operating Room)

Quick Facts

• Full-time Orthopedic Physician Assistant (Clinic and OR)
• Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (no call, no evenings, no weekends)
• Works directly with a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon; includes OR and clinic responsibilities

Description

You will support an orthopedic surgeon in managing simple fractures and overuse injuries, and assist with more complex fracture problems. The role includes training to run a parallel clinic, along with day-to-day clinic and OR procedures. Responsibilities also include injections, cast and pin removal, reductions, first assists, consultations, rounds, patient evaluation and education, prescription writing, and reviewing lab results.

Responsibilities

• Run a parallel clinic to the surgeon (trained for the role)
• Treat simple fractures and overuse injuries
• Assist the surgeon with more complex fracture cases
• Perform injections
• Remove casts and pins
• Conduct reductions
• Provide first-assist support in the OR
• Handle consultation, rounds, patient evaluation, and patient education
• Write prescriptions and review lab results in a clinic setting

Requirements

• PANCE certified
• Organized and self-starter
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with a bonus plan
• Sign-on or relocation available
• Full benefits package