Orthopedic Trauma Physician Assistant - Per Diem

Stamford Health; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 92,000 - 166,000; Part time

Job summary

Stamford Health is seeking a per diem physician assistant to join the Orthopedic Trauma team at Stamford Hospital. The role involves assisting in the OR for trauma cases, ED consultations, and patient care duties including splints, injections, rounding, and discharge planning.

Expected shifts primarily Sundays 6a-6p, with 1–2 shifts per month. Ideal candidates have OR trauma experience, CT PA license at hire, and current BLS/ACLS certifications.

Qualifications

• Must have experience doing orthopedic trauma cases in the OR.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required.
• CT Physician Assistant License required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• First assisting in the operating room (mostly add on trauma cases such as hip fractures & other urgent cases).
• Emergency department consultations.
• Splints and injections.
• Rounding and discharging patients on the floors.

Skills

Orthopedic trauma experience

Job description

Stamford Hospital's Department of Orthopedic Surgery is seeking a new per diem physician assistant for their growing team! The Orthopedic Trauma team is comprised of 13 full-time PAs and the program provides 24/7/365 coverage. Physician Assistants will provide care to patients with joint, sports medicine and spine injuries, and will perform a host of clinical and surgical duties, including but not limited to first assisting in the operating room (mostly add on trauma cases i.e. hip fractures & other urgent cases such as I/D for infection or open fractures), emergency department consultations, splints, injections, rounding & discharging patients on the floors, etc. The right incumbent will bring several years of OR (first assist) experience. Minimum 1 to 2 shifts per month. Mostly Sundays from 6a-6p.

Requirements

• Must have experience doing orthopedic trauma cases in the OR.
• CT Physician Assistant License required upon hire
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required

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