Physician Assistant (Orthopedics)

Quick Facts

• Role: Full-time Physician Assistant supporting orthopedic care in both the clinic and OR
• Focus: Busy orthopedic practice (total knees and hips, fractures, general orthopedic cases)
• Schedule: Minimal or no weekends

Description

Join an established orthopedic group as a Physician Assistant assisting a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon in the OR and supporting day-to-day outpatient clinic responsibilities. Responsibilities include first assist, clinic consultations, reductions, pre-/post-operative H&Ps, injections (small joints and bursa), and reviewing lab results across both clinic and hospital settings. Training is available for a new graduate with an orthopedic rotation.

Responsibilities

• Provide first assist in the OR
• Run the clinic
• Perform reductions
• Conduct patient evaluation and education
• Complete pre- and post-H&Ps
• Administer injections (small joints and bursa)
• Provide consultations
• Review lab results in both clinic and hospital settings

Requirements

• PANCE certified
• Orthopedic training/rotation (training for a new graduate with an orthopedic rotation)
• Preferably have ties to the Palm Springs, California region

Benefits

• Base salary open based on experience
• Overtime pay after a 40-hour work week
• Production bonus
• Excellent benefits package