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Orthopedic Physician Assistant (PA-C) G2S Corporation
Location: Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday (Day Shift)
Join Our Team:
Corporation is seeking an experienced Orthopedic Physician Assistant (PA-C) to provide comprehensive orthopedic care at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, one of the Department of Defense’s premier military treatment facilities. This is an outstanding opportunity to care for active-duty service members, retirees, and their families while working alongside orthopedic surgeons in a collaborative, mission-focused environment.
Position Summary:
The Orthopedic Physician Assistant provides a full range of musculoskeletal evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, perioperative support, and patient management services under the supervision of orthopedic surgeons. The PA will support both outpatient and inpatient orthopedic services while maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence and patient care.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive musculoskeletal care, including:
- Evaluation and treatment of sprains, strains, contusions, back/neck pain, sports injuries, rheumatic diseases, and chronic pain.
- Management of neuromuscular and peripheral nervous system disorders.
- Injury rehabilitation and functional capacity assessments.
- Assist in pre-, intra-, and post-operative orthopedic procedures, such as:
- Physical assessments, surgical prep, instrumentation setup, first/second assist during procedures.
- Wound care, dressing changes, splint/cast changes, and suture removal.
- Perform patient evaluations:
- Participate in daily rounds, review diagnostic results, write progress notes, and prepare discharge summaries.
- Admit, transfer, and discharge patients (orders to be reviewed by a supervising physician).
- Respond to pages/calls from the ER, clinics, and fleet regarding musculoskeletal issues.
- Review and respond to consults via the computerized referral system.
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must meet ALL of the following qualifications:
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
- Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program
Certification
- Current NCCPA certification (PA-C)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through:
- American Heart Association, or
- American Red Cross
Licensure:
- Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant license in any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia
Experience
One of the following is required:
- Completion of an Orthopedic Physician Assistant fellowship or residency
OR
- Minimum 2 years of full-time Orthopedic Physician Assistant experience within the past 3 years
Preferred Qualifications:
- Military or federal healthcare experience
- Surgical first assist experience
- Experience with orthopedic trauma or sports medicine
- Experience using MHS GENESIS or other electronic health record systems
Schedule:
- Monday-Friday
- Typical duty hours between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM
- Approximately 40 hours per week
- No routine weekends
- No routine on-call requirements
- Federal holidays observed
(Actual schedules are assigned by the government clinical supervisor.)
Security & Credentialing Requirements:
Selected candidates must successfully complete:
- Department of Defense credentialing
- Background investigation (SF-86)
- Drug screening
- Fingerprinting
- Occupational health screening
- Immunization verification
- TB screening
- BLS verification
Credentialing typically requires approximately 60 days.
Why G2S?
At G2S Corporation, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Support the health and readiness of America’s military community
- Work alongside highly respected orthopedic specialists
- Enjoy a stable weekday schedule
- Join an experienced federal healthcare contractor with a strong reputation supporting the Department of Defense
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply with:
- Resume
- PA license information
- NCCPA certification
- BLS certification
- Orthopedic experience summary
G2S Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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