Orthopaedic PA: Clinic & OR First Assistant

The CORE Institute; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer H

Profit sharing

Job summary

Premier Orthopaedics, in partnership with Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder, is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to support a Joints Surgeon in the clinic and in the operating room at Pottstown and Phoenixville, PA. Schedule features two OR days and three clinic days, with responsibilities across initial patient evaluations, post-op care, and coordination with the care team.

The role requires PA licensure in PA, 1+ year experience with shoulder procedures, and familiarity with EMR systems

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Active and unrestricted Pennsylvania Physician Assistant (or eligibility to obtain).
• Minimum of 1 year as a Physician Assistant with Shoulder OR Experience.
• Familiarity with Athena or other EMR systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clinic days: Evaluate and treat patients with supervising physician; order imaging and labs; educate patients; manage post-op care and communications.
• OR days: First-assist in surgery; perform suturing; apply splints; manage post-operative orders and therapy setup.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Tools

Athena EMR

Job description

Premier Orthopaedics, in partnership with Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder, is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to support a Joints Surgeon in the clinic and in the operating room at Pottstown and Phoenixville, PA. Schedule features two OR days and three clinic days, with responsibilities across initial patient evaluations, post-op care, and coordination with the care team.

The role requires PA licensure in PA, 1+ year experience with shoulder procedures, and familiarity with EMR systems