Orthopedic Hand PA-C: Clinic & OR First Assistant

Penn Medicine; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Physician Assistant to support the orthopedic hand division. The APP will assist the surgeon in outpatient clinics, inpatient rounds, and operating room first assist at Exton and West Grove locations.

You will provide diagnostic and therapeutic services, coordinate care, and work as part of the hand division health care team. The role includes patient history, examinations, orders for labs and imaging, and developing treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Master of Science is required.
• PA-C: Master’s degree required and >2.5 years of experience.
• National Board Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care per established protocols.
• Maintain accurate medical records in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Identify role to patients and clarify APP scope with supervising physician.
• Function within scope and refer to supervising physician as needed.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and quality standards.
• Precept students and other health care learners.

Skills

Clinical care

Patient education

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Master of Science (Required)

PA-C: Master’s degree required

National Board Certification required

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking a Physician Assistant to support the orthopedic hand division. The APP will assist the surgeon in outpatient clinics, inpatient rounds, and operating room first assist at Exton and West Grove locations.

You will provide diagnostic and therapeutic services, coordinate care, and work as part of the hand division health care team. The role includes patient history, examinations, orders for labs and imaging, and developing treatment plans.