Orthopedic Physician Assistant

Quick Facts

• Setting: Orthopedics clinic and OR
• Focus: Hip and knee joint replacements and general orthopedics
• Call: Two days per month
• Training: Will train a recent graduate with an orthopedic rotation

Description

Full-time Orthopedic Physician Assistant position supporting a busy orthopedic practice in both the clinic and the operating room. The PA will run an orthopedic clinic parallel to the physician and assist in surgery, including joint-related procedures and perioperative care. Call is limited to two days per month.

Responsibilities

• Run orthopedic clinic
• First assist in the OR
• Perform joint aspiration and injections
• Complete pre-op and post-op H&P’s
• Conduct hospital rounding
• Write scripts
• Coordinate with Physical Therapy
• Order diagnostic tests
• 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