Orthopedic Physician Assistant

CentralCare Inc is seeking an experienced Orthopedic Physician Assistant to provide full-time services at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, TX. This is a great opportunity for an Orthopedic Physician Assistant to support our military and their families as a civilian contractor (no military service required).

ANY STATE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT LICENSE ACCEPTED – Does not have to be Texas

Orthopedic Physician Assistant Details:

• Experience: Minimum 12 months orthopedic experience in the last 36 months

o Exposure to orthopedic trauma, pediatrics, hand, foot and ankle, sports, and/or spine.

• Pay: $72/hour (includes $4.57/h Health and Wellness benefit)
• Benefit: W2 – Full Benefits Available
• Availability: Full Time – 40 Hours per week (NO OVERTIME)
• Shift: M-F – 10 and 8 hour day shifts (NO WEEKENDS)
• Contract Length: 1 year (opportunity to extend)
• Malpractice Insurance: Cover under the Federal Tort Claims Act

Orthopedic Physician Assistant Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial orthopedic consults and order/interpret radiographic exams; consult with Orthopedic staff as needed.
• Brace or splint extremity injuries and place personnel on profile/quarters per policy.
• Perform topical and local infiltration anesthesia; manage nonsurgical orthopedic conditions; perform joint injections/aspirations when clinically indicated.
• Provide primary and specialty care within the PA’s scope of practice, including routine, acute, and chronic conditions; administer immunizations; diagnose, treat, and counsel patients.
• Recognize emergency conditions, provide stabilization, and refer complex cases to higher-level medical personnel.
• Teach and supervise staff, provide educational lectures, and participate in in-service training.
• Promote preventive care, health maintenance, and patient education.
• Prescribe medications according to approved treatment protocols and Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee guidelines.
• Maintain accurate medical records and document patient care according to MTF and Joint Commission standards.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare personnel to facilitate patient care.
• Participate in staff meetings, case discussions, continuing education, and quality improvement initiatives.

Orthopedic Physician Assistant Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies (or equivalent).
• Current, full, unrestricted PA license; any state is accepted
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA); Active BLS

About CentralCare Inc:

CentralCare Incorporated is a leading SBA certified, woman-owned small business dedicated to providing exceptional medical professionals to support the needs of military and civilian healthcare facilities.

CentralCare Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.