Orthopedic Physician Assistant — Surgeries & Patient Care

Synectics Inc.; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Synectics Inc. in Oregon seeks a Physician Assistant to support orthopedic services, performing comprehensive histories and exams, ordering diagnostics, and coordinating treatment plans with supervising surgeons.

The role includes assisting with surgeries, hospital rounds, clinical calls, and performing procedures such as aspirations, injections, reductions, digital blocks, and wound care. Licensure in Oregon is required and collaboration with staff is essential.

Qualifications

• Current eligibility/licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant in Oregon.
• Orthopedic clinical experience preferred based on the responsibilities of the position.
• Strong communication, organization, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Ability to collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons and clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive and problem-focused patient histories and physical examinations.
• Evaluate and treat orthopedic conditions within scope of practice.
• Order and interpret appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies, including X-ray, CT, MRI, EMG, and bone scans.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in coordination with supervising orthopedic surgeons.
• Assist with surgeries and conduct hospital rounds.
• Take assigned clinical call.
• Perform orthopedic procedures, including: Joint and bursa aspirations; Injections; Fracture and dislocation reductions; Digital blocks; Wound management; Casting, splinting, and bracing; Minor outpatient procedures.
• Prescribe and administer medications and orthopedic devices as permitted by scope of practice.
• Maintain accurate clinical and billing documentation.
• Participate in professional education and approved organizational activities.
• Maintain required professional licenses, DEA registration, and hospital/ASC credentials.
• Comply with applicable Oregon laws, regulations, and professional standards.

Skills

Physician Assistant licensure (Oregon)

Orthopedic clinical experience

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Critical-thinking

Decision-making

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Team collaboration with surgeons

Job description

Synectics Inc. in Oregon seeks a Physician Assistant to support orthopedic services, performing comprehensive histories and exams, ordering diagnostics, and coordinating treatment plans with supervising surgeons.

The role includes assisting with surgeries, hospital rounds, clinical calls, and performing procedures such as aspirations, injections, reductions, digital blocks, and wound care. Licensure in Oregon is required and collaboration with staff is essential.