Orthopedic Hand PA: Clinic, Rounds & OR First-Assist

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine in Exton, PA seeks a Physician Assistant to support a hand surgeon in the orthopaedic hand division. The role includes outpatient clinic duties, inpatient rounds and consults, and operating room first assist.

Locations: Exton and West Grove offices, Chester County Hospital, and Turk’s Surgery Center. A Master of Science is required; PA‑C license and national certification are required, with 2.5+ years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master of Science required for the APP role.
• PA-C: Master’s Degree and more than 2.5 years of experience.
• National Board Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care for the hand division.
• Take histories, examine patients, order tests, and develop treatment plans.
• Coordinate care as a physician extender within the team.
• Precepts students and learners as needed.
• Document evaluations, diagnoses, and plans in the EHR.
• Collaborate with supervising physician and adhere to scope.

Skills

Clinical patient care

Team collaboration

EHR documentation

Education

Master of Science

PA-C credential

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Penn Medicine in Exton, PA seeks a Physician Assistant to support a hand surgeon in the orthopaedic hand division. The role includes outpatient clinic duties, inpatient rounds and consults, and operating room first assist.

Locations: Exton and West Grove offices, Chester County Hospital, and Turk’s Surgery Center. A Master of Science is required; PA‑C license and national certification are required, with 2.5+ years of experience preferred.