Orthopedic Physician Assistant — Hands-On Care & Surgeries

CareNow Musculoskeletal Urgent Care Clinic; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Continuing Education

Job summary

CareNow Musculoskeletal Urgent Care Clinic in Las Vegas, Nevada seeks a dedicated full-time Physician Assistant to deliver orthopedic care under physician supervision. The role encompasses evaluating patients, prescribing medications, and assisting in surgical procedures at our on-site Surgical Center.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of orthopedic PA experience, active licensure, and a DEA certificate within three months of hire.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant with focus on orthopedic procedures.
• Graduation from an accredited PA program with a Bachelor's Degree.
• Active state licensure and national certification as a PA.
• DEA certificate required within three months of hire.
• Excellent communication, organization and clinical judgment.
• Physical ability to lift and maneuver patients and perform tasks essential for patient care.
• Must be able to work occasional overtime and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced practitioner care to orthopedic patients, including evaluations and interpreting radiology reports to develop treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications, order interventions, and assist in a variety of surgical procedures.
• Manage patient care across pre-operative assessments, procedures, and post-operative follow-ups in hospital and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons and other healthcare providers for comprehensive patient management.
• Assess urgent referrals from the community and provide timely interventions as needed.

Skills

Orthopedic procedures

Patient communication

Clinical judgment

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree from PA program

Job description

CareNow Musculoskeletal Urgent Care Clinic in Las Vegas, Nevada seeks a dedicated full-time Physician Assistant to deliver orthopedic care under physician supervision. The role encompasses evaluating patients, prescribing medications, and assisting in surgical procedures at our on-site Surgical Center.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of orthopedic PA experience, active licensure, and a DEA certificate within three months of hire.