Orthopedic Physician Assistant – Clinical Care & Surgeries

Swift Institute; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift Institute in Reno, NV is seeking a skilled Physician Assistant to join our orthopedic care team. You will work under physician supervision to provide comprehensive patient care, including histories, examinations, injections, and perioperative support.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, patient education, and collaboration with surgeons, nurses, and therapists. Licensure as a PA in Nevada and NCCPA certification are required, with CPR certification maintained.

Qualifications

• Current state PA license
• Certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Current CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Assess patient health status and determine diagnostic/therapeutic procedures.
• Provide acute and chronic patient care including histories, physicals, injections, medications, suturing wounds.
• Triage patient calls and evaluate problems.
• Respond to emergencies including CPR.
• Document patient information and care in the patient record and maintain statistics.
• Educate patients and families and provide continuity of care.
• Assist physicians with surgeries in the operating room.
• Participate in rounds and respond to after-hours/weekend calls.
• Consult with other staff as necessary.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Patient assessment

Clinical documentation

Emergency response

CPR

Education

BA/BS, MS preferred

AMA-accredited PA program

Orthopedics experience preferred

Job description

Swift Institute in Reno, NV is seeking a skilled Physician Assistant to join our orthopedic care team. You will work under physician supervision to provide comprehensive patient care, including histories, examinations, injections, and perioperative support.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, patient education, and collaboration with surgeons, nurses, and therapists. Licensure as a PA in Nevada and NCCPA certification are required, with CPR certification maintained.