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Location: Koreatown, Los Angeles; Fullerton, Orange County
About the Practice: Our practice is dedicated to providing the highest quality orthopedic care with a focus on Shoulder Arthroscopy and Reconstruction, Sports Medicine, Joint Replacement, and Trauma. Our team of medical experts is specialized in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders related to the musculoskeletal system. We are committed to treating patients with honesty, compassion, and excellence.
Position Overview: We are seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) passionate about orthopaedic surgery to join our team. The PA will work closely with our surgeons in both clinic and surgical settings. We offer the flexibility to work in the clinic only or in both the clinic and operating room. New graduates are welcome to apply and will receive comprehensive training. Fluency in Korean is required. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Job Duties:
In Clinic:
Obtain patient histories and perform physical exams
Interpret x-ray and advanced imaging findings
Establish diagnoses and treatment plans
Document notes in EHR
Perform and assist with clinical procedures such as injections and casting
Order appropriate laboratory or diagnostic tests
Handle phone calls from patients
Call in orders to the hospital for patients
Assist with paperwork and forms required by patients
In Hospital/Surgery Center (if opting for both Clinic and OR):
Arrive before scheduled cases to identify patients, help with positioning, and ensure all instruments are ready
Assist the surgeon during procedures
Assist with wound closures, fitting of braces or casts, post-op orders, and transferring patients to the post-op area
Make hospital rounds as required
Be on call for emergencies after hours and weekends if needed
Qualifications:
PA license in the state of California
Passionate about orthopaedic surgery
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work closely with surgeons and other medical staff
Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
Fluency in Korean is required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 – $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
- Orthopedics
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- PA-C (Required)
- Physician Assistant License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Los Angeles, CA 90020: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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