Orthopedic PA: Independent Schedule, Surgical First-Assist

Orthoconnecticut; Pine Rock Park (CT); In loco; USD 115.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

OrthoConnecticut in Connecticut seeks a Physician Assistant to provide high-quality orthopedic outpatient and surgical care. The role balances an independent office schedule with on-site physician support, spanning multiple orthopedic specialties.

Responsibilities include evaluating new patients, pre- and post-operative care, office procedures, and first-assist in surgeries. The PA will order diagnostic studies, prescribe medications, educate patients, and document care in the EMR, with no

Competenze

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current NCCPA certification and CT license.
• Ability to work independently with physicians on-site across specialties.

Mansioni

• Evaluate and treat new orthopedic patients and conditions.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative care.
• Perform office-based orthopedic procedures and first-assist in surgeries.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests (X-rays, MRIs).
• Prescribe medications and advise on devices/braces as needed.
• Educate patients and document care in EMR.

Conoscenze

Orthopedic care

EMR proficiency

Patient assessment

Documentation

Formazione

PA program degree

Master's preferred

Strumenti

EMR systems

Descrizione del lavoro

OrthoConnecticut in Connecticut seeks a Physician Assistant to provide high-quality orthopedic outpatient and surgical care. The role balances an independent office schedule with on-site physician support, spanning multiple orthopedic specialties.

Responsibilities include evaluating new patients, pre- and post-operative care, office procedures, and first-assist in surgeries. The PA will order diagnostic studies, prescribe medications, educate patients, and document care in the EMR, with no