Orthopedic Physician Assistant — Per Diem Hospital & OR

Northern-Inyo-Healthcare-District; Bishop (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Inyo Healthcare District in Bishop, CA, is seeking an Orthopedic Physician Assistant for per diem 10-hour shifts. The PA will perform comprehensive histories and exams, support surgical and inpatient care, and participate in on-call coverage under the supervision of an orthopedic surgeon.

Required: graduate of an accredited PA program, CA PA license, BLS, and at least 1 year of orthopedic medicine experience. Preference for hospital-based orthopedic care or surgical assisting.

Qualifications

• PA must be graduate of an accredited PA program.
• Current California PA license and BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of orthopedic medicine experience including clinic and surgical assisting.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical examinations and obtain detailed patient histories.
• Analyze data to form diagnoses and develop treatment plans.
• Provide hospital-based care including inpatient rounds and postoperative management.
• Assist in surgical procedures as delegated by supervising orthopedic surgeon.
• Maintain timely documentation in the electronic health record.
• On-call coverage as scheduled.

Skills

History and physical exams

Diagnostic test interpretation

Clinical decision-making

Communication skills

Team collaboration

On-call readiness

Education

Graduate of accredited PA program

Current CA PA license

Current BLS certification

Job description

Northern Inyo Healthcare District in Bishop, CA, is seeking an Orthopedic Physician Assistant for per diem 10-hour shifts. The PA will perform comprehensive histories and exams, support surgical and inpatient care, and participate in on-call coverage under the supervision of an orthopedic surgeon.

Required: graduate of an accredited PA program, CA PA license, BLS, and at least 1 year of orthopedic medicine experience. Preference for hospital-based orthopedic care or surgical assisting.