Orthopedic Trauma PA - Fast-Paced Emergency Care

Great Valley of Help Medical Center; West Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) and IRA options

Paid time off

Family leave policies

Disability coverage

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Great Valley of Help Medical Center in West Hempstead, NY, seeks a dedicated Physician Assistant (PA-C) for the Orthopedic Department. This full-time role offers a salary between USD 140,000 and 180,000 per year and opportunities to work with a dynamic team at a state-of-the-art Surgical Center.

Requirements include NY PA licensure, NCCPA certification, a PA program, and at least 1 year in emergency medicine or trauma care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and completion of an accredited PA program.
• Current NY PA licensure required.
• NCCPA certification required.
• Minimum 1 year in emergency medicine or trauma care.

Responsibilities

• Respond to trauma alerts and assess patients in the ED.
• Stabilize patients with acute injuries and initiate treatment.
• Collaborate with trauma team during resuscitation.
• Perform physical exams and interpret imaging/labs.
• Administer medications and implement treatment plans.
• Assist in procedures like joint injections and wound care.
• Educate patients and families on recovery and rehab.
• Monitor pain management and adjust as needed.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary team for transfers.
• Maintain infection control standards in the Surgical Center.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Trauma assessment

Trauma stabilization

Communication skills

Patient education

Physical fitness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Accredited Physician Assistant program

New York state licensure as PA

NCCPA certification

Tools

N/A

Job description

Great Valley of Help Medical Center in West Hempstead, NY, seeks a dedicated Physician Assistant (PA-C) for the Orthopedic Department. This full-time role offers a salary between USD 140,000 and 180,000 per year and opportunities to work with a dynamic team at a state-of-the-art Surgical Center.

Requirements include NY PA licensure, NCCPA certification, a PA program, and at least 1 year in emergency medicine or trauma care.