Orthopedic Surgery/Podiatry PA

Watson Clinic; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice insurance

CME allowance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

EPIC EMR access

No state income tax in Florida

Job summary

Watson Clinic is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to join our Orthopedic Surgery and Podiatry practice in a hospital-based setting at the Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital in Lakeland, FL. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a collaborative team of physicians devoted to high-quality, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include assisting in evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of orthopedic and podiatric conditions, inpatient rounding,

Qualifications

• Master of Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program.
• Board Certified through AANP/ANCC or NCCPA.
• Active, unrestricted FL license (or ability to obtain) is required.
• CPR/BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of orthopedic and podiatric conditions.
• Provide inpatient care, including rounding, consults, and post-operative management.
• Consult ortho and podiatric patients through ED.
• Perform procedures within scope of practice.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and recovery.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Master of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Watson Clinic is seeking a full-time PA needed to join our established Orthopedic Surgery and Podiatry practice in a hospital-based setting at the Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital with a work schedule Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00pm. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside a collaborative team of physicians in a high-quality, patient-centered environment.

Job Duties Include:

• *Previous experience in Orthopedic, surgical, or podiatry experience preferred.
• Important skills include strong interpersonal and communication abilities, as well as keen attention to detail.
• Assist physicians in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of orthopedic and podiatric conditions
• Provide inpatient care, including rounding, consults, and post-operative management as well as consulting the ortho and podiatric patient coming through the hospital Emergency Department.
• Perform procedures within scope of practice
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and recovery
• Call details are available upon request

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary with productivity-based incentives and generous sign-on bonus or relocation assistance.
• Comprehensive benefits package including malpractice insurance, CME allowance, paid time off, and 401(k) retirement plan.
• Access to EPIC EMR system for seamless patient care coordination.
• No state income tax in Florida
• Family friendly community with amazing parks (Bonnet Springs Park located in the heart of Lakeland!)

Requirements:

Education: Master of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies from accredited program.

Qualifications:

• CPR/BLS certification is required
• Active, unrestricted FL license (or the ability to obtain FL license) is required
• Strong clinical skills with commitment to patient-centered care, communication and teamwork skills.
• Board Certified through AANP/ANCC or NCCPA
• * Credentialing with appropriate facilities must be received prior to performing patient care.

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