Orthopedic Spine Physician Assistant — Surgical Pro

OAA Orthopaedic Specialists; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Life/LTD/AD&D insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

401(k) plan

Job summary

OAA Orthopaedic Specialists seeks a full-time Physician Assistant to join our Total Joint team in Allentown, PA. The role blends hospital and clinic hours with experienced mid-level staff and a focus on orthopaedic surgery.

You will perform first assist during surgery, coordinate perioperative care, and manage patient treatments across settings. The ideal candidate has NCCPA certification, PA license in PA, 1–3 years of surgical experience, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Physician Assistant program accredited by NCCPA.
• Current PA certification and PA license in Pennsylvania.
• 1–3 years of surgical experience preferred.
• Bi-lingual/Spanish skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administers office and hospital patient care, including first assist during surgery.
• Coordinates pre and post-operative care.
• Examines patients and compiles medical data.
• Reviews prior medical records and diagnostic studies.
• Orders or administers diagnostic tests and interprets results.
• Performs injections, suturing and wound care; manages infection.
• Develops patient management plans and documents progress notes.
• Maintains patient chart documentation and ensures continuity of care.
• Provides follow-up treatments per physician protocols.
• Obtains admission History and Physical (H&P).
• Instructs patients on adherence to therapies and health maintenance.
• Participates in call schedules with attending physicians.
• Promotes group mission and participates in other duties as assigned.

Skills

Surgical experience

Orthopaedic/Total Joint experience

Communication skills

Team leadership

multitask

Education

Physician Assistant degree (PA)

PA license in Pennsylvania

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

OAA Orthopaedic Specialists seeks a full-time Physician Assistant to join our Total Joint team in Allentown, PA. The role blends hospital and clinic hours with experienced mid-level staff and a focus on orthopaedic surgery.

You will perform first assist during surgery, coordinate perioperative care, and manage patient treatments across settings. The ideal candidate has NCCPA certification, PA license in PA, 1–3 years of surgical experience, and strong communication.