Orthopedic PA — Outpatient Arthroplasty Focus

Brighten City Hospital; Sun Valley (NV); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonuses

CME funding

Health and dental insurance

401(k) with employer match

Malpractice coverage

Job summary

Brighten City Hospital in Sun Valley, NV, seeks a dedicated Physician Assistant to join our Orthopedic department on a full-time basis. The role focuses on high-volume outpatient arthroplasty care and close collaboration with surgeons.

The PA will conduct histories and exams, order tests, and develop tailored care plans. Responsibilities include OR assistance, prescribing medications, and coordinating perioperative care with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current registration with the Board of Registration of Physician Assistants is mandatory.
• A valid DEA registration and State Controlled Substance Registration must be maintained.
• CPR (BLS) certification is essential.
• Two years of orthopedic surgery experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality comprehensive care for arthroplasty patients in an outpatient setting.
• Conduct histories and physical examinations for pre-operative and post-operative patients.
• Order and interpret labs and diagnostic tests to inform the care plan.
• Develop tailored plans of care in collaboration with supervising physicians and surgeons.
• Coordinate perioperative care across the surgical journey from pre-op to rehab.
• Assist in the operating room as first assistant and prescribe medications per guidelines.
• Manage patient consultations and referrals as needed.
• Document clinical information accurately and timely.
• Participate in weekly clinical meetings and multidisciplinary discussions.
• Identify patients for research studies with informed consent as appropriate.

Skills

CPR BLS certification

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree from accredited PA program

PA license / Board registration (state)

DEA registration and State Controlled Substance registration

Tools

Job description

Brighten City Hospital in Sun Valley, NV, seeks a dedicated Physician Assistant to join our Orthopedic department on a full-time basis. The role focuses on high-volume outpatient arthroplasty care and close collaboration with surgeons.

The PA will conduct histories and exams, order tests, and develop tailored care plans. Responsibilities include OR assistance, prescribing medications, and coordinating perioperative care with a multidisciplinary team.