Orthopedic PA Day Shift: First Assist on Hip and Knee

2600 White Plains Hospital Medical Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

White Plains Hospital Medical Center in White Plains, NY, seeks a Physician Assistant to practice medicine under physician supervision, performing examinations and prescribing medications within a physician-PA collaborative relationship.

Responsibilities include assisting in total hip and knee surgeries, conducting exams, ordering tests, counseling patients, and documenting care. A NYS PA license and ACLS are required upon hire; a Bachelor's degree is required and an MS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant studies is required.
• MS degree is preferred.
• One year of PA experience in a clinical setting is preferred.
• Current White Plains Hospital Physician Assistant Collaborative Practice Agreement is required.
• New York State PA license is required upon hire.
• ACLS certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• First assist on surgical procedures, especially total hips and knees.
• Perform physical exams, order/interpret tests, prescribe medications, and treat illnesses.
• Counsel patients and families on preventive care.
• Document care in medical records and maintain data for research.
• Collaborate with physicians on complex cases and provide patient education.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Patient care

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MS preferred

Job description

White Plains Hospital Medical Center in White Plains, NY, seeks a Physician Assistant to practice medicine under physician supervision, performing examinations and prescribing medications within a physician-PA collaborative relationship.

Responsibilities include assisting in total hip and knee surgeries, conducting exams, ordering tests, counseling patients, and documenting care. A NYS PA license and ACLS are required upon hire; a Bachelor's degree is required and an MS is preferred.