Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP or PA) - Ortho Clinic

OhioHealth; Williamstown (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a Physician Assistant for orthopedic surgery with inpatient ICU and trauma exposure. You will see new general ortho patients, participate in first assist in the OR, and cover clinics from Grant to New Albany.

The role requires a PA license in Ohio and national certification, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and high-quality patient care. The position offers a standard 40-hour work week, daytime shifts, and opportunities to work across multiple clinics and hospital

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required for PA practice.
• BLS certification required by American Heart Association.
• NCCPA certification and PA state licensure required.
• Graduate of an accredited PA program with eligibility to practice in Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patients, order and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Assist in diagnostic and invasive procedures and perioperative care.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative care and discharge planning.
• Maintain Supervisory Physician Agreement and comply with state boards.
• Collaborate with physicians in ICU, trauma, ED, and surgical services.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Decision making under pressure

Patient communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary:

This position will see new general ortho patients in our Grant, Westerville, Pickerington and New Albany clinics.
M-F, 8-5, no call. Potential mix of clinics and first assist in OR.
The ideal candidate will have experience treating musculoskeletal concerns and triaging ortho patients up to surgery.

The Physician Assistant Surg/Critical Care works in collaboration with the physician in the hospital-based inpatient setting working with critically ill and injured patients; primarily in the ICU or progressive units including trauma, neonatal, inpatient cardiology, emergency room and surgical services. Perform very invasive procedures and requires high level of independent clinical decision-making.

Responsibilities And Duties:

Works under direction and in consultation/collaboration with physician. Assesses and evaluates patients, H&Ps, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, etc. Assists in diagnostic and invasive procedures. Pre-operative and post-operative care, writes orders, discharges, etc. Promotes quality outcomes and initiatives. In the hospital the PA needs a Supervisory Physician Agreement submitted to the Medical Board of Ohio yearly review w Practice to submit to State Medical Boar d . Practices within applicable state laws, appropriate boards, and in accordance with his/her standard care arrangement and delineation of privileges.

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s Degree (Required)BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, NCCPA - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants - American Association of Physician Assistants

Additional Job Description:

Must have a Physician Assistant Certificate to Practice in Ohio and maintain this Certification from the State Medical Board of Ohio. Must have and maintain a current Certification from a national certifying body (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) and maintain this Certification . Must have graduated from an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program.

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

Ortho Surgeons Grant

Join us!
… if your passion is to work in a caring environment
… if you believe that learning is a life-long process
… if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment