Orthopedic Physician Assistant — Surgical, 5 Weeks PTO & CE

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks PTO

Continuing education allowance

Robust compensation with call pay and,

Job summary

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists in Greenwich and Wilton, CT, seeks a full-time Physician Assistant to support a busy joint replacement surgeon. The PA will perform pre-op assessments, assist in surgeries, manage post-op care, and coordinate imaging and discharge planning.

The role offers five weeks of PTO, a continuing education allowance, robust compensation with call pay, and comprehensive benefits in a collegial environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited PA program is required.
• NCCPA Certification and Connecticut license are required.
• DEA and Connecticut Controlled Substance licenses are required.
• BLS and ACLS Certification are required.
• Minimum one-year orthopedic or surgical experience preferred; new grads encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents history and physicals of pre-operative patients and prepares consent documentation.
• Assists with post-operative checks, wound evaluations, dressing changes, and in-office procedures.
• Orders imaging and diagnostic tests as needed and coordinates discharge planning.
• Assists physicians with surgeries and participates in on-call coverage.
• Provides patient education and post-op follow-up by phone or in person.

Skills

Orthopedic surgery experience

Ability to work under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program

NCCPA Certification

Connecticut license

DEA license

Connecticut Controlled Substance license

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists in Greenwich and Wilton, CT, seeks a full-time Physician Assistant to support a busy joint replacement surgeon. The PA will perform pre-op assessments, assist in surgeries, manage post-op care, and coordinate imaging and discharge planning.

The role offers five weeks of PTO, a continuing education allowance, robust compensation with call pay, and comprehensive benefits in a collegial environment.