Hand Surgery PA/NP – First Assist & Growth Path

Premier Orthopaedics; Collegeville (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) retirement with Safe Harbor

Paid sick and vacation time

7 paid holidays annually

Growth and advancement opportunities

Employee referral reward program

Job summary

Premier Orthopaedics is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to support a Hand Surgeon in the clinic and as a First Assist in the OR. The role involves initial and post-op evaluations, imaging orders, patient education, and multi-disciplinary coordination in a dynamic orthopedic setting.

Located in Pennsylvania with opportunities to collaborate across an extensive network; PA/NP with RNFA and DEA license preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program or NP with RNFA certification.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Active PA license (or eligibility) and DEA license.
• Minimum 1 year of PA experience with shoulder or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial evaluations with supervising physician for new and post-op patients.
• Evaluate post-op patients independently when supervisor is away.
• Dictate office notes in the EMR system.
• Perform suture removal and dressings.
• Order and review X-rays; coordinate imaging with the physician.
• Order additional diagnostic tests as needed.
• Review diagnostic reports and triage urgent needs.
• Educate patients about condition and post-op plan.
• Answer medical questions from patients and coordinate care with the team.
• First-assist in surgery and suture wounds.
• Communicate with therapists, trainers, and physicians involved in care.

Skills

First Assist in surgery

Shoulder experience

Clinical evaluation

Team communication

Education

Graduate of PA/NP program

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Athena EMR

DEA license

Job description

Premier Orthopaedics is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to support a Hand Surgeon in the clinic and as a First Assist in the OR. The role involves initial and post-op evaluations, imaging orders, patient education, and multi-disciplinary coordination in a dynamic orthopedic setting.

Located in Pennsylvania with opportunities to collaborate across an extensive network; PA/NP with RNFA and DEA license preferred.