Orthopedic PA — Per Diem First Assistant (OR/ER)

Cape Cod Healthcare Inc; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Cod Hospital is seeking a Physician Assistant specializing in orthopedics to provide medical and surgical support across office, operating room, ER, and inpatient settings. This per diem role emphasizes collaboration with the attending surgeon and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care.

Qualified candidates will be licensed in Massachusetts, have ACLS within 3 months, and bring at least two years of orthopedic surgical experience, including OR first assistant duties.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant training program.
• Currently licensed as a Physician Assistant in Massachusetts.
• US Dept. of Justice and MA DEA registrations required for prescribing practitioners.
• Current BLS; ACLS certified within 3 months of position.
• Two years orthopedic surgical experience, including first assistant in OR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform history and physical examinations on orthopedic emergency patients and ensure medical clearance for pre-op patients.
• Serve as surgical first assistant to the orthopedic surgeon for elective and emergency procedures.
• Provide orthopedic evaluation and initial treatment in the ED and coordinate with attending surgeons.
• Manage inpatients and outpatients, document thoroughly, and assist with discharge planning.
• Collaborate with the orthopedic team to ensure timely patient care and accurate billing.

Skills

Licensed PA

Orthopedic experience

Education

Physician Assistant Training Program

Job description

Cape Cod Hospital is seeking a Physician Assistant specializing in orthopedics to provide medical and surgical support across office, operating room, ER, and inpatient settings. This per diem role emphasizes collaboration with the attending surgeon and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care.

Qualified candidates will be licensed in Massachusetts, have ACLS within 3 months, and bring at least two years of orthopedic surgical experience, including OR first assistant duties.