Orthopedic Surgical PA — Sports Medicine & Surgery

Orthopedic Physicians Alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid time off starting at three weeks

Job summary

Orthopedic Physicians Alaska seeks a highly skilled Physician Assistant (Ortho/Surgical) to join our growing team in Alaska. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and strong support for ongoing education and mentorship.

The Orthopedic Surgical PA works under physician supervision in orthopedics, performing exams, writing prescriptions, and assisting in surgery. Our offices are in Anchorage, Wasilla, and Eagle River, with a commitment to patient-centered care and staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and successful completion of an accredited physician assistant program.
• Four years of health care experience prior to applying to PA program.
• One year of experience as PA, preferably in clinical setting.
• National PA-C certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical exams, assess health status, order and interpret tests, prescribe medications, and treat illnesses and conditions including giving injections and suturing wounds.
• Consults with physicians as needed and refers to physicians for more complicated medical cases or cases that are not a routine part of a PA's scope of work.
• Monitor therapies and provide continuity of care.
• Triage patient calls and evaluate patient problems.
• Responds to emergencies including use of CPR.
• Counsel patient/family on preventive health care.
• Document patient information and care in medical record.
• First assist in assigned provider's surgery cases.
• Participate in occasional patient rounding.
• Serve appointed rounds in Walk in clinic.

Skills

PA role understanding

Clinical assessment

Medical history taking

Differential diagnosis

Care planning

Collaborative teamwork

Patient education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in PA

Accredited PA program

National PA-C certification

Job description

Orthopedic Physicians Alaska seeks a highly skilled Physician Assistant (Ortho/Surgical) to join our growing team in Alaska. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and strong support for ongoing education and mentorship.

The Orthopedic Surgical PA works under physician supervision in orthopedics, performing exams, writing prescriptions, and assisting in surgery. Our offices are in Anchorage, Wasilla, and Eagle River, with a commitment to patient-centered care and staff