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PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
JOB TYPE: Full Time
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
The Department of Orthopedic Surgery is currently looking for a full-time physician assistant at our Woodside Office. As a Physician Assistant in our Orthopedic Department, you will have the opportunity to manage all aspects of care, including medicine, pre-op and post-op responsibilities. The Physician Assistant will work under direct supervision of the responsible Attending. Additional responsibilities will include: Opportunity to work with our board-certified and fellowship trained Orthopedic Surgeons, who specialize in hand, sports medicine, and trauma.
DUTIES
- Assisting with procedures such as diagnostic ultrasound and ultrasound guided injections
- Performing initial and follow up evaluations, either independently or in conjunction with the physician
- Ordering and evaluating x-rays, MRI’s and CT’s
- Documenting office encounter notes
- Performing joint aspiration and injections
- Casting and splinting
- Prescribing medications appropriately and managing prescription refill requests.
- Ordering and monitoring physical and/or occupational therapeutic services
- Responding to patient phone calls to facilitate patient care delivery.
- Educating patients and family on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
- Closing wounds
- Writing post-operative orders
- Completing all necessary paperwork for billing of services.
- Obtaining/maintaining hospital privileges at all hospitals where a practice physician has privileges.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s Degree required. Graduate of an accredited (Accreditation Review Committee for Physician
- Assistant Programs ARC-PA) program, required.
- Ability to work effectively and team oriented.
- Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant (PA) by the New York State Department of Education,
- required.
- Knowledge of EMR/EPIC
- Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in Orthopedic Surgery preferred.
- Ability to lift patients, 50 lbs or more.
SALARY: $140K -150K Plus Benefits
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $140,000.00 – $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Medical specialties:
- Orthopedics
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Orthopedics: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- New York State PA License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Richmond Hill, NY 11418: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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