Physician Assistant

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

The Physician Assistant (PA) performs a wide range of clinical and administrative duties under the supervision of a physician. Responsibilities may vary by day, and additional duties may be assigned as needed.

The PA examines patients, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles detailed medical histories. The PA orders and interprets diagnostic studies, including X-rays, MRIs, and laboratory tests. The PA performs therapeutic and clinical procedures such as injections, casting, suturing, wound care, and infection management. The PA documents progress notes and contributes to continuity of care.

BENEFITS

• 401(k) with employer matching and profit sharing

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• FSA and HSA options

• Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Paid Time Off

• Employee Discount Program

• Wellness Program

• CME Time Off and Allowance

RESPONSIBILITIES / WORK REQUIREMENTS

Surgery

• Serve as First Assist in the operating room at hospitals and surgical centers

• Ensure operating room readiness (presence in OR by 7:00 a.m.)

• Be present for the start of all assigned surgical cases

• Remain available throughout procedures to assist as needed

• Conduct follow-up calls to postoperative patients within 24 hours

Office

• Maintain office hours with physician and independently

• Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. until the end of the physician’s scheduled day

• See physician’s patients in collaboration with the supervising physician

• Conduct patient interviews, order X-rays, provide education, administer injections, and apply/remove casts and braces

• Evaluate patients with acute conditions and review cases with the physician

(This list may not include all duties assigned.)

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• Orthopedic experience required

Education

• Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program resulting in a PA certificate

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Active and unrestricted Connecticut Physician Assistant license

• Conditional employment may be granted to recent graduates between program completion and licensure examination

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, reports, and legal documents

• Ability to respond effectively to inquiries from patients, regulatory agencies, and staff

• Ability to communicate information clearly in written and verbal formats

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

• Ability to interpret technical instructions in written, mathematical, or diagram form

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly uses hands for handling and manipulation and communicates verbally. The employee frequently stands, walks, and reaches with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

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