Orthopedic Physician Assistant

Lakeland Regional Health-Florida; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeland Regional Health in Central Florida seeks a Physician Assistant or APRN to join the Orthopedic department, collaborating with Orthopedic Trauma surgeons and the APP team. The role emphasizes high clinical autonomy after extensive training, with a focus on trauma, general orthopedics, sports medicine, and joint replacement contexts.

The position offers comprehensive training before independent practice, opportunities to contribute to patient outcomes, and a supportive work environment

Qualifications

• PA-C or APRN board-certified or eligible.
• Orthopedic trauma and general orthopedic care experience preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently within a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform history and physical examinations of orthopedic patients.
• Attend rounds in clinic and hospital settings.
• Provide first assist in orthopedic surgery.
• Dictate notes, H&Ps and discharge summaries.
• Order diagnostic tests and formulate treatment plans.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, safety, cost and patient satisfaction.

Skills

Orthopedic trauma care

Clinical autonomy

Team collaboration

Education

Physician Assistant degree (PA-C)

APRN license / Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Lakeland Regional Health is seeking a Physician Assistant or APRN for our Orthopedic department working with our Orthopedic surgery team with focus on Orthopedic Trauma, but also general, sports medicine and joint replacement patients. The team member works collaboratively with the

Orthopedic Trauma surgeons and APP team while exercising a high degree of clinical autonomy.

There is extensive training and teaching provided before performing the role independently.

Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only designated Level 1 Trauma Center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population.

Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.

Shift: Mon - Sun / one week on and one week off / Day and Night Rotation

Responsible to the Operations Manager for clinical, operational, and administrative issues. Works as a member of a team committed to the purpose of providing the best patient experience and exceptional health care. Functions include assisting in the care of the orthopedic patients,

performing history and physicals, evaluating clinic and hospital patients, rounding on patients in the hospital, performing procedures, first assisting in surgery, dictating notes/H&Ps &discharge summaries, ordering tests and formulation of treatment plans. Must identify opportunities

for and contribute to the improvement of quality, safety and cost as well as patient satisfaction.