Physician Assistant

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

The Physician Assistant provides high-quality orthopedic outpatient and surgical care at OrthoConnecticut. The Physician Assistant will maintain an independent office schedule while working collaboratively with physicians and the broader healthcare team. A physician will be available on premises for support as needed.

The position includes evaluation and treatment of new patients and new conditions, pre- and post-operative care, office-based orthopedic procedures, and surgical first-assisting responsibilities.

Schedule Requirements:

• Full-time schedule consistent with the needs of the practice.
• No on-call requirements.
• No weekend requirements.

Benefits

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  401(k) with matching & profit sharing
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  Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
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  FSA/HSA options
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  Life Insurance, AD&D, STD, LTD
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  Paid Time Off
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  Employee Discount Program
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  Wellness Program
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  CME Time Off and Allowance

RESPONSIBILITIES / WORK REQUIREMENTS

• Maintain an independent office schedule with a physician available on premises for support as needed, including evaluation and treatment of new patients, new conditions, and pre- and post-operative patients.
• Work approximately two days per week with an Upper Extremity Surgeon in both the office and operating room.
• Work approximately three additional days per week either first assisting in the operating room or providing orthopedic clinical care in the office.
• First assist in surgical procedures with various surgeons within the practice, including sports medicine, spine, upper extremity, and total joint procedures.
• Participate in surgical cases and provide appropriate pre-operative and post-operative patient care.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including X-rays and MRIs, consistent with scope of practice and established clinical protocols.
• Perform orthopedic office-based procedures, including joint injections, aspirations, casting, splinting, and bracing.
• Conduct patient assessments, develop appropriate treatment plans, and monitor patient progress.
• Prescribe medications, braces, and other orthopedic devices responsibly and within the scope of practice.
• Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, medications, rehabilitation, and follow-up care.
• Accurately and timely document all patient care and clinical information in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Maintain appropriate credentials and clinical privileges at two surgery centers and two hospitals, as required by the position.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, clinical staff, patients, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all applicable clinical, legal, regulatory, and organizational requirements.
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgment and professional composure in emergent or stressful situations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required by the position.
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  REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced orthopedic clinical environment where high-quality patient care is essential.
• Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail.
• Ability to apply orthopedic concepts to patient evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with physicians and the broader healthcare team.
• Proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple clinical responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Professionalism, reliability, and commitment to providing high-quality patient care.
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  ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
• Education:
  Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program. A master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies is preferred.
• Experience:
  Previous orthopedic experience is preferred but not required. Strong candidates without previous orthopedic experience may be considered for training.
• CERTIFICATION / LICENSURE
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Current Physician Assistant license issued by the State of Connecticut.
• Current certification in any additional credentials required by the practice, hospitals, or surgery centers.
• Continuing education and other credentials as required to maintain active certification, licensure, and clinical privileges.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.
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  OrthoConnecticut, delivering exceptional care and real results has always been our mission, though we did things a little differently when we opened our doors in 1954. Today, we provide orthopedic care in a new state-of-the-art Musculoskeletal Center of Excellence, in which we provide the full spectrum of high-quality services under one roof. Now we can diagnose and treat the complete range of musculoskeletal issues for all ages in one easily accessible location with minimal wait time and a more efficient patient experience. One thing that hasn’t changed since in 1954: our commitment to you
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  OrthoConnecticut is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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  The above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.