Locum Physician Assistant (Orthopedics)

Quick Facts

• Locum Tenens Physician Assistant role in orthopaedics
• Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm (full-time schedule)
• High-volume orthopaedic clinic
• Mix of outpatient clinic and hospital setting
• Surgical first assist experience preferred
• Starts soon

Description

Locum Tenens opportunity for a Physician Assistant to support a high-volume orthopaedic practice with outpatient and hospital responsibilities.

Responsibilities include post-op management, ortho rounding, discharge planning, and performing common orthopaedic procedures.

Responsibilities

• First assist support in surgical cases (preferred)
• Provide joint injections
• Perform splinting and casting
• Support wound care and suture removal
• Review and interpret imaging: X-ray, CT, MRI
• Handle orthopaedic rounding, post-op management, and discharge planning
• Cover general orthopaedics caseload (fractures, sports medicine, joint disorders)

Requirements

• PA experience in orthopaedics
• Surgical first assist experience preferred
• Ability to interpret X-ray, CT, and MRI
• Experience with joint injections, splinting/casting, wound care, and suture removal
• Experience with orthopaedic rounding, post-op management, and discharge planning

Benefits

• Complimentary housing and travel
• Licensing and malpractice arranged and covered
• Credentialing and privileging support
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(K))