Pediatric Orthopedics PA - Full-Time, Weekday Schedule with Call

Nemours in; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours in Orlando is seeking a Pediatric Physician Assistant to join our Orthopedics team. The position will work in our orthopedic clinics, inpatient and operating room, with a Monday–Friday schedule and additional call responsibilities.

The PA will provide care to pediatric patients, perform histories and physicals, manage health records, and coordinate care across inpatient and outpatient settings in a fast-paced pediatric orthopedic environment.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Accredited PA program, National Physician Assistant Certification within 90 days of employment
• Florida Licensure as a Physician Assistant (temp or permanent) required upon hire.
• BLS required upon hire
• Prior healthcare/patient care experience strongly preferred
• Experience working in Orthopedics preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides care to pediatric patients as guided by education, clinical expertise and Scope of Practice Agreement, including ambulatory, inpatient (acute) care, surgical first assist and pre- and post-operative management
• Elicits comprehensive or focused/interval health history
• Performs complete or interim physical examinations as indicated by the nature of the encounter
• Orders, performs, and/or interprets diagnostic or screening tests, including laboratory, radiological or other tests within the PA scope of practice
• Plans interventions including medications, treatments and procedures, and modifies plans based on evaluation of patient response.
• Initiates, monitors, alters or orders medications related to conditions or illnesses being treated within applicable divisions

Skills

Clinical assessment

Orthopedics experience

BLS knowledge

PA licensure knowledge

Education

Accredited PA program

Florida PA license upon hire

BLS certification

Job description

Nemours in Orlando is seeking a Pediatric Physician Assistant to join our Orthopedics team. The position will work in our orthopedic clinics, inpatient and operating room, with a Monday–Friday schedule and additional call responsibilities.

The PA will provide care to pediatric patients, perform histories and physicals, manage health records, and coordinate care across inpatient and outpatient settings in a fast-paced pediatric orthopedic environment.