Orthopedic Surgery - Physician Assistant - Full Time - Up to $185,000/YR!

ConnectedHealth; Bishop (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ConnectedHealth is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant in Bishop, California, to support orthopedic surgery. You will provide perioperative and multidisciplinary patient care across total joint, knee, and sports medicine, collaborating with surgeons and healthcare professionals to optimize outcomes.

Ideal candidates hold a CA PA license and DEA certification, with 3 years orthopedic experience and strong clinical judgment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited PA program.
• Current California PA license.
• Current DEA license required.
• BLS certification.
• NCCPA certification preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive orthopedic care in collaboration with surgeons and healthcare team.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for orthopedic conditions.
• Assist in management of patients undergoing total joint and knee procedures.
• Evaluate and treat sports-related injuries including skiing and snowboarding.
• Perform patient histories, physical examinations, and orthopedic assessments.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies within scope of practice.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant

California PA license

DEA license

BLS certification

NCCPA certification

Job description

This full-time Physician Assistant role focuses on orthopedic surgery in Bishop, California, offering opportunities to treat a diverse patient population including total joint, knee, sports medicine, and acute orthopedic injuries. The position involves comprehensive patient care, perioperative support, and interdisciplinary collaboration in a dynamic clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive orthopedic care in collaboration with surgeons and the healthcare team
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for orthopedic conditions and injuries
• Assist in the management of patients undergoing total joint and knee procedures
• Evaluate and treat sports-related injuries, including skiing and snowboarding
• Participate in assessment and treatment of acute orthopedic injuries and musculoskeletal conditionsAssist surgeons with surgical procedures and deliver perioperative patient care
• Perform patient histories, physical examinations, and orthopedic assessments
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies and laboratory tests within scope of practice
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs
• Provide preoperative and postoperative education and follow-up care
• Monitor recovery and adjust treatment plans as clinically appropriate
• Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals

Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Current California Physician Assistant license
• Current DEA license
• BLS certification
• NCCPA certification (preferred or required)
• Demonstrated excellent clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team

Preferred Skills:

• Three years of orthopedic experience is highly preferred
• Experience in orthopedic surgery is strongly preferred
• Background in total joint, knee, sports medicine, or musculoskeletal care is highly desirable
• Experience treating skiing, snowboarding, and other sports-related injuries is a strong advantage
• Comfortable working with an active, non-geriatric patient population

You hold a California PA license and DEA certification. You have three years orthopedic experience, especially sports injuries. You excel at perioperative care and multidisciplinary collaboration