Orthopedic Physician Assistant

Full Job Description

Job Title: Orthopedic Physician Assistant (PA)

The Orthopedic Physician Assistant works under the supervision of an orthopedic surgeon to provide high-quality care to patients with musculoskeletal conditions. This role includes patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, surgical assistance, and post-operative care. The PA serves as an essential link between patients, surgeons, and the healthcare team, ensuring seamless care delivery in both clinical and surgical settings.

Key Responsibilities

1. Patient Care & Clinical Duties

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including medical history, physical examinations, and diagnostic interpretation (X-rays, MRIs, lab results).
• Diagnose and manage orthopedic conditions such as fractures, joint injuries, arthritis, and sports-related injuries.
• Prescribe medications, therapies, and other treatments as appropriate within scope of practice.
• Perform joint injections, splinting, casting, wound care, and suture removal.
• Counsel patients and families on treatment options, surgical procedures, rehabilitation, and preventative care.
• Assist orthopedic surgeons during procedures, including joint replacements, arthroscopies, fracture repairs, and ligament reconstructions.
• Prepare the operating room, instruments, and equipment.
• Handle intraoperative tasks such as tissue retraction, suturing, and hemostasis.
• Ensure post-operative orders are implemented and monitored.
• Monitor patients during recovery, assess healing progress, and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Coordinate with physical therapists, occupational therapists, and nursing staff for rehabilitation.
• Provide wound management, dressing changes, and pain management strategies.
• Document patient encounters, procedures, and progress notes in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Assist in scheduling surgeries, follow-up visits, and diagnostic imaging.
• Participate in case reviews, departmental meetings, and continuing education activities.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Licensure: Current state PA license and NCCPA certification.
• Experience: Prior orthopedic or surgical experience preferred (new graduates with strong clinical rotations in orthopedics may be considered).
• Skills:
• Strong knowledge of orthopedic anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
• Proficiency in interpreting imaging studies.
• Excellent surgical assisting and procedural skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods during surgeries.
• Ability to lift, move, and position patients when necessary.
• Manual dexterity for procedures and surgical assistance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $170,000.00 – $220,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person