Orthopedic Physician Assistant

Quick Facts

• Role: Orthopedic Physician Assistant (OR and Clinic)

• Schedule: Monday through Friday (40 hours/week)

• Setting: 2 days in the OR, 3 days in the clinic

Description

Work directly with two orthopedic surgeons supporting orthopedic care for conditions involving shoulders, elbows, knees, and total joints. Run a parallel orthopedic clinic, assist in the OR, and support patient management including intake, education, procedures, and rounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform H&P’s (history and physicals)

• Evaluate and educate patients

• Refer patients for diagnostic testing and treatment

• Review lab results

• Serve as first assist

• Write prescriptions (scripts)

• Treat basic fractures

• Perform joint injection and joint aspiration

• Participate in hospital rounds and clinic call

Requirements

• NCCPA-certified

• Orthopedic rotation completed

• Connection to the Morristown, NJ region

Benefits

• Salary open based on experience plus bonus

• Excellent benefits package