Orthopedic Surgery PA — Lead First Assistant

Cape Cod Healthcare Inc; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, MA is seeking an Orthopedic Physician Assistant to provide medical and surgical care across office, operating room, emergency room, and inpatient floors. You will serve as a surgical first assistant and manage outpatient visits, orders, and care plans under the supervision of an attending orthopedist.

The role requires Massachusetts PA licensure, BLS, ACLS within 3 months, and at least 2 years of orthopedic surgical experience, including OR first assistant duties.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant's Training Program.
• Currently licensed as a Physician Assistant in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• US Department of Justice and Massachusetts’ Controlled Substance DEA Registrations are required for prescribing practitioners.
• Current BLS.
• ACLS certified within 3 months of position.
• 2 years orthopedic surgical experience, including first assistant in OR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical/surgical services to orthopedic patients in the office, OR, ER, and inpatient floors.
• Serve as surgical first assistant to orthopedic surgeon.
• Provide first line orthopedic evaluation and treatment for ER patients.
• Expedite discharges and complete documentation for inpatients.
• Perform outpatient visits for new, routine, and acute care patients.
• Order and interpret labs and radiology results to plan care.
• Coordinate with orthopedic staff to align clinical priorities.
• Maintain accurate documentation and billing records.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant's Training Program

Currently licensed as a Physician Assistant in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Job description

Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, MA is seeking an Orthopedic Physician Assistant to provide medical and surgical care across office, operating room, emergency room, and inpatient floors. You will serve as a surgical first assistant and manage outpatient visits, orders, and care plans under the supervision of an attending orthopedist.

The role requires Massachusetts PA licensure, BLS, ACLS within 3 months, and at least 2 years of orthopedic surgical experience, including OR first assistant duties.