Orthopedic PA: Surgical Care & Preop Specialist

BronxCare Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BronxCare Health System is seeking a Physician Assistant to support the Orthopedic department in inpatient surgery, major joint replacement, spine, peri-operative care, surgical preparation, and outpatient evaluations. The PA will perform initial orthopedics evaluations, round daily, and assist in surgery.

The role includes managing discharge planning, reviewing labs and imaging, and preparing pre-surgical packets for upcoming procedures within a busy orthopedic service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• NYS Physician Assistant License required.

Responsibilities

• Performs all initial Orthopaedics evaluations in the clinic and produces comprehensive clinic notes for Attending review.
• Rounds daily in the AM on all major case patients and writes notes for Attending review.
• Manages discharge planning for the Orthopaedic department.
• Reviews all labs and imaging tests for inpatient and outpatient cases per policy.
• Prepares all pre-surgical packets and chart reviews for upcoming surgery.
• Assists in surgery for the Orthopaedic Department.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

BronxCare Health System is seeking a Physician Assistant to support the Orthopedic department in inpatient surgery, major joint replacement, spine, peri-operative care, surgical preparation, and outpatient evaluations. The PA will perform initial orthopedics evaluations, round daily, and assist in surgery.

The role includes managing discharge planning, reviewing labs and imaging, and preparing pre-surgical packets for upcoming procedures within a busy orthopedic service.