Orthopedic Physician Assistant

Health First; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Health First is seeking a Physician Assistant with orthopedic experience to join a growing outpatient team in Florida. You will assist in a wide range of orthopedic procedures, manage acute outpatient care, and act as a clinical resource for colleagues.

The role requires a PA with surgical experience, strong communication, and the ability to thrive in both clinical and surgical settings. DEA license is needed or willingness to obtain; AHA BLS is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program; Masters of Science preferred.
• Current PA license and NCCPA certification required.
• Active DEA license or willingness to obtain required.
• AHA BLS Healthcare Provider certification required prior to start.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills essential.
• Ability to work independently in outpatient and surgical settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in orthopedic procedures and patient care.
• Handle acute outpatient assessments, diagnoses, and treatments.
• Serve as clinical resource for providers in the practice.
• Participate in CQI and teaching initiatives.
• Engage in clinic operations to accommodate patient volume growth.
• Ensure safe, cost-effective pharmacologic management.

Skills

Excellent communication

Self-directed

Minimal supervision

Team oriented

Clinical assessment

Education

Master of Science in Physician Assistant (preferred)

Graduate of accredited PA program

NCCPA certification

Current PA license

AHA BLS certification

English language proficiency

Job description

Position Summary

To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by providing acute, episodic outpatient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, consultation and education as a certified Physician Assistant, trained in a clinical specialty.

Primary Accountabilities

Health First seeks a skilled and motivated Physician Assistant (PA) with a passion for orthopedics to join a growing, high‑performing team.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in a wide range of orthopedic procedures
• See a range of workers compensation, same‑day ortho access and bone wellness cases
• Serve as a clinical resource and point of access for fellow providers within the practice
• Injection and PRP experience preferred
• Participate in hospital call for ortho spine
• Contribute to clinic operations as patient volume ramps up

What You’ll Work With

• A collaborative team environment including multiple physicians and experienced APPs
• A growing patient base with the opportunity to scale quickly to 20+ patients per day in clinic
• Potential surgical volume offering hands‑on experience and skill development

What We’re Looking For

• Physician Assistant with surgical experience required
• Strong interest or background in orthopedics preferred
• Ability to thrive in both surgical and clinical settings
• Team‑oriented mindset with excellent communication skills
• Active DEA (or willingness to obtain)

Quality/No Harm & Stewardship (Responsibilities)

• Provide care to patients in a safe environment
• Manage acute, episodic outpatient care and health maintenance needs
• Appropriate use and interpretation of diagnostic testing
• Interpret assessment findings and diagnostic results for accurate differential diagnosis
• Develop a plan of care consistent with established clinical protocols
• Establish appropriate follow‑up plan as necessary
• Demonstrate competent skills in therapeutic cost‑effective pharmacologic administration and management
• Collaborate with medical directors in development of clinical protocols for delivery of outpatient care
• Participate in departmental CQI efforts and provide support for improvement of identified issues
• Develop and implement formal and informal teaching plans for patients, families, staff and community
• Promote patient/family‑informed decision making in treatment plans and options
• Facilitate development, implementation and review of standards or practice, policies and procedures, quality outcome indicators, and other designated work projects to enhance patient care

Physical Demands

• Visual acuity and hand/eye coordination to perform clinical tasks
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to pass color blind test in order to perform point‑of‑care tests requiring color changes

Mental Demands

• Ability to work in stressful, public contact environment with patients and families of various ages, cultures and socio‑economic statuses
• Must be extremely flexible and able to work at variable hours and locations
• Must be able to recognize own limits and consult a physician regarding patient care issues
• Oversee clinical involvement of support associates and volunteers during daily clinic operations
• Participate in clinical experience of students
• Must be courteous and helpful, treating all people with dignity and respect
• Must be able to concentrate on multiple priority activities
• Must be able to respond efficiently to emergency situations

Qualifications Required

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program; Masters of Science preferred
• Current PA license
• Certification by the NCCPA
• One year of related clinical experience preferred
• Extensive knowledge of physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology
• Must be able to pass colorblind testing to perform POC test requiring color change
• Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider completion card prior to start date and maintain
• Must be able to speak and understand the English language
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision in various outpatient settings; is motivated, self‑directed and demonstrates initiative
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
• Maintains membership in an applicable national professional organization
• Participates and promotes public relations events

Benefits

Schedule: Full‑Time

Paygrade: PG‑PG‑APP