Orthopedic Physician Assistant

Quick Facts

• Role: Full-time Orthopedic Physician Assistant (Clinic and OR)

• Focus: Support a Total Joint Fellowship–trained orthopedic surgeon in a busy practice (hip/knee replacements, including revisions)

Description

The Orthopedic Physician Assistant will work across both the operating room and outpatient clinic, supporting a surgeon with a high-volume practice focused on hip and knee replacements and revisions. The role includes first assist in surgery, running clinic operations, performing reductions, completing patient evaluations and education, conducting pre- and post-H&Ps, giving small-joint and bursa injections, and handling consultations and lab review in both clinic and hospital settings.

Responsibilities

• First assist in the OR

• Run the clinic

• Perform reductions

• Patient evaluation and education

• Complete pre- and post-H&Ps

• Administer injections (small joints and bursa)

• Provide consultations

• Review lab results in clinic and hospital settings

Requirements

• NCCPA-certified

• Orthopedic experience or recent graduate with an orthopedic rotation (prefers total joints)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with bonus program

• Excellent benefits package