Orthopedic Hand PA — Patient Care & On-Call Support

OrthoArizona; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

OrthoArizona is seeking a Physician Assistant for Hand surgery to support a leading orthopedic practice with multiple locations. You will work closely with surgeons, obtain histories, perform exams, order tests, administer medications, and coordinate care for patients.

The role requires graduation from an accredited PA program, NCCPA certification, Arizona license, and CPR. Experience in orthopedics is preferred and training on practice management software is expected.

Qualifications

• Graduation from accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Certification from the National Commission on certification of Physician Assistants.
• Maintain Arizona State License.
• Maintain CPR certification.
• Proficiency with practice management software and related updates.
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a patient treatment schedule aligned with the Physician.
• Obtain complete medical history and physical data on patients.
• Review patient medical records.
• Interpret data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Perform complete physical exam and record findings.
• Establish presumptive diagnosis and order labs/diagnostics.
• Administer injections and medications.
• Advise patients on health and prevention.
• Provide continuity of care between physician visits and on-call coverage.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Written communication

Verbal communication

HCP training

Practice management software

Continuous learning

SOP adherence

Education

Graduation from PA program

NCCPA certification

Arizona state license

CPR certification

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

OrthoArizona is seeking a Physician Assistant for Hand surgery to support a leading orthopedic practice with multiple locations. You will work closely with surgeons, obtain histories, perform exams, order tests, administer medications, and coordinate care for patients.

The role requires graduation from an accredited PA program, NCCPA certification, Arizona license, and CPR. Experience in orthopedics is preferred and training on practice management software is expected.