Orthopedic PA: Clinic & OR Surgical First Assistant

The CORE Institute; Glen Mills, Media (Delaware County, Delaware County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) retirement plan with Safe Harb

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Job summary

Premier Orthopaedics in partnership with Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder is seeking a Physician Assistant (APP) to support a joints surgeon in the clinic and OR across Glen Mills, Media, and Aston, PA. Schedule includes two days in the OR and three days in the clinic.

The role requires PA training, PA license in PA (or eligibility), RNFA certification, and shoulder care experience. DEA license and EMR familiarity are expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Active and unrestricted Pennsylvania Physician Assistant license (or eligibility).
• RNFA Certification preferred or required.
• Minimum 1 year PA experience with shoulder-focused care or equivalent.
• Familiarity with Athena or similar EMR systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clinic days: perform evaluations with supervising physician, manage post-op patients, dictate notes in HER, order imaging, and educate patients.
• Clinic days: coordinate care, review results, and manage medication orders with DEA license.
• OR days: assist in surgery, handle instrument readiness, and apply dressings and splints.
• OR days: complete surgical history, orders, postoperative plan, and therapy coordination.

Skills

Shoulder surgery experience

EMR familiarity (Athena)

DEA license

Education

Physician Assistant program (accredited)

PA license in PA or eligibility

RNFA Certification

Job description

Premier Orthopaedics in partnership with Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder is seeking a Physician Assistant (APP) to support a joints surgeon in the clinic and OR across Glen Mills, Media, and Aston, PA. Schedule includes two days in the OR and three days in the clinic.

The role requires PA training, PA license in PA (or eligibility), RNFA certification, and shoulder care experience. DEA license and EMR familiarity are expected.