Orthopedic Physician Assistant — Surgical First Assistant

Hospital for Special Surgery; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, NY is seeking a Physician Assistant to serve as a primary assistant to the doctor. You will evaluate patients in the office and counsel families on proposed surgical procedures, while addressing pre- and post-operative questions and concerns.

The role includes surgical first assist duties and close collaboration with office and hospital teams. The candidate should hold NYS PA licensure with NCCPA certification, BLS/ACLS, and infection control and child

Qualifications

• Requirement: graduate from an accredited PA program and NY license with NCCPA certification.
• BLS/ACLS certification and infection control credential are required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork are essential; surgical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clinical evaluation of patients in the office.
• Counsel patients and families regarding proposed procedures.
• Address pre- and post-operative questions and concerns.
• Surgical first assistant in the operating room.
• Coordinate with outpatient and inpatient teams to ensure care quality.

Skills

NYS PA licensure

NCCPA certification

BLS/ACLS certification

Infection control certification

Child abuse recognition

Excellent communication

Team player

Surgical experience

Education

Graduation from an accredited PA program

Job description

Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, NY is seeking a Physician Assistant to serve as a primary assistant to the doctor. You will evaluate patients in the office and counsel families on proposed surgical procedures, while addressing pre- and post-operative questions and concerns.

The role includes surgical first assist duties and close collaboration with office and hospital teams. The candidate should hold NYS PA licensure with NCCPA certification, BLS/ACLS, and infection control and child