Certified Physician Assistant

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Job Description

Seeking experienced, full-time Orthopedic Physician Assistant to support a thriving practice with two Orthopedic Surgeons. Candidate will also support the surgeons in the OR at our surgical facility. Experience with personal injury LOP cases preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive and problem focused history and physical exams, interpret and correlate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Order diagnostic studies such as but not limited x-ray examinations including special x-ray examinations CT, MRI, and bone scans etc.
• Perform procedures such as but not limited to, digital blocks, regional anesthesia, and minor outpatient surgical procedures such as but not limited to: tendon repair, wound closure, wound management, wound debridement, incision and drainage, needle biopsy, percutaneous pinning of fractures, k-wire removal and hardware removal.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including but not limited to joint and bursa aspirations, closed reduction of fractures and dislocations, injections of joints, tendons, trigger points and bursa, as well as brace, cast and splint applications
• Assist in surgery to include but not limited to first assist, deep and superficial tissue closures, application of appliances and any other action delegated by the surgeon. Evaluate and clarify clinical conditions, formulate and implement a treatment or therapeutic plan for hospitalized patients, dictate discharge summaries, histories and physicals.
• Order, prescribe, dispense, and administer Medication, orthosis, orthotics, braces and other Orthopedic devices as may be allowed by state legislation
• No call and no weekends

Requirements:

Valid OPA-C license

Minimum of 2 years experience

Benefits:

At Cypress Orthopedics, we expect hard work and quality care from our staff, which is why we give so much in return. We are committed to providing our employees with the support and benefits they need. In addition to your competitive salary, PTO, Vacation, medical/dental/vision plan, and 401(k), we’ll shower you with perks, including:

· Customizable Ancillary Coverage: Our plan allows you to choose from many customizable options including HSA, Flex Spending & Dependent Care Accounts, Disability, Critical Illness & Accident Policies.

· Life Insurance: Cypress Orthopedics offers an employer paid life/AD&D insurance. In addition to that policy, you have the option to sign up for additional voluntary life insurance coverage.

· Other available offerings: Our PEO Company also offers employee perks such as an Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Assistance, Travel Protection & a Partner Perks discount program.

· Location: Located near 290 and 1960, you can get here quickly thanks to our highly accessible location.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $112,000.00 – $118,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Orthopedics

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Houston, TX 77065 (Required)

Work Location: In person