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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 to work with our Orthopedic Surgeons at our NYSS Location. This would be a Monday through Friday position.
As a Physician Assistant in our Orthopedic office, 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
- Opportunity to work with our board-certified and fellowship trained Orthopedic Surgeons, who specialize in hand, pediatric, sports medicine and trauma.
- Assist with procedures such as diagnostic ultrasound and ultrasound guided injections
- Perform initial and follow up evaluations, either independently or in conjunction with the physician
- Order and evaluate x-rays, MRI’s and CT’s
- Document office encounter notes
- Perform joint aspiration and injections
- Casting and splinting
- Prescribe medications appropriately and manage prescription refill requests
- Order and monitor physical and/or occupational therapeutic services
- Respond to patient phone calls to facilitate patient care delivery
- Educate patients and family on diagnosis, treatment and prevention
- Close wounds
- Write post-operative orders
- Complete all necessary paperwork for billing of services.
- Obtain/maintain 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.
- 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 a Surgical Specialty. Preferred experience in Orthopedics 1 year.
- BLS/ACLS Certification
- Multilingual is a plus
SALARY: $140K -150K Plus Benefits
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $140,187.12 – $157,710.51 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
- Orthopedics
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Application Question(s):
- Do you have knowledge of EPIC/ or another EMR system?
Experience:
- Orthopedics: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- New York State PA License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
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