Joint Surgery PA/NP with RNFA — Clinic & OR Roles

Premier Orthopaedics; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) with Safe Harbor

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Premier Orthopaedics, in partnership with Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center, is seeking a Physician Assistant with RNFA certification to support a Joint Surgeon in the clinic and OR at Pottstown and Phoenixville, PA.

The role combines two OR days and three clinic days, with responsibilities including patient evaluations, first-assist in surgery, wound care, x-ray orders, post-op care, and coordinating with therapists and physicians.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Active and unrestricted Pennsylvania Physician Assistant license (or eligibility).
• Minimum of 1 year as a PA with Shoulder OR experience.
• Must have DEA license to prescribe controlled substances.

Responsibilities

• Two OR days per week; three clinic days per week.
• Perform initial evaluations with supervising physician.
• Independent post-op evaluations when supervisor is away.
• First-assist in surgery; suture wounds; apply splints.
• Order X-rays and other diagnostics; review results with physician.
• Educate patients on conditions, post-op care, and medications.
• Coordinate care with therapists, nurses, and physicians.

Skills

RNFA Certification

Surgical assisting

Patient evaluation

DEA license

Athena EMR

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PA program graduate

Tools

Athena EMR

Job description

Premier Orthopaedics, in partnership with Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center, is seeking a Physician Assistant with RNFA certification to support a Joint Surgeon in the clinic and OR at Pottstown and Phoenixville, PA.

The role combines two OR days and three clinic days, with responsibilities including patient evaluations, first-assist in surgery, wound care, x-ray orders, post-op care, and coordinating with therapists and physicians.