Orthopaedic Surgery PA — Mon-Fri Hospital Role

Tower Urgent Care; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement planning options

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Tower Urgent Care in Edison, New Jersey is seeking a dedicated Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Assistant for a full-time on-site role at our hospital facility. You will collaborate with orthopaedic surgeons and care teams to provide comprehensive patient care across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The ideal candidate holds an accredited PA degree, state licensure, and DEA certification, with strong communication and clinical assessment skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field and graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program (master's degree preferred).
• State licensure as a Physician Assistant and national certification.
• DEA certificate obtained within three months of hire.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to providing high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality advanced practitioner care to orthopaedic patients under the supervision of the attending orthopaedic physician.
• Conduct thorough examinations, take patient histories, interpret radiology reports, and evaluate labs to inform treatment plans.
• Administer care across inpatient and outpatient settings, including pre-procedural assessments and post-procedural follow-ups.
• Assist in surgical procedures as needed under supervision of an orthopaedic surgeon.
• Prescribe medications, order therapies, and coordinate patient care per standards of care.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Surgical assistance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant (preferred)

State licensure as a Physician Assistant

DEA certificate

Job description

Tower Urgent Care in Edison, New Jersey is seeking a dedicated Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Assistant for a full-time on-site role at our hospital facility. You will collaborate with orthopaedic surgeons and care teams to provide comprehensive patient care across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The ideal candidate holds an accredited PA degree, state licensure, and DEA certification, with strong communication and clinical assessment skills.