Physician Assistant

Catholic Health; Baywood (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to join their Orthopedic team. This role involves providing comprehensive care, conducting diagnostic evaluations, and developing treatment plans in a supportive, patient-focused environment. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent patient outcomes while enjoying a competitive salary and benefits. If you're passionate about orthopedic care and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join us and contribute to a team that prioritizes professional growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

Medical Plans

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Pension Plans

Savings Options

Qualifications

• Current NY State PA license and registration required.
• BLS/ACLS certification and NCCPA certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct history and physical exams, perform evaluations.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for orthopedic conditions.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Judgment

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited PA program

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Diagnostic Procedures

EMG

ECG

X-rays

CT

MRI

Bone Scans

Job description

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Overview

Job Title: Advanced Practice Professional

Position Type: Full-Time

Shift: Day Shift, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Work Setting: Ambulatory only

Collaborating Physician

Dr. John Cuellar, MD, Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon in Bay Shore, NY. Patients rated Dr. Cuellar an average 5.0-star rating. He works at a practice in Bay Shore, NY, with other offices in Babylon, NY, and West Islip, NY. He treats conditions like Ankle Fracture, Fibular Fracture, and Joint Pain among others.

Job Details

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant (PA) or Advanced Practice Professional (APP) to join our Orthopedic team. You will provide comprehensive care, perform diagnostic evaluations, and develop treatment plans within your scope of practice, working closely with an experienced team to ensure excellent patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct history and physical exams, perform problem-focused evaluations.
• Interpret lab and diagnostic test results to formulate diagnoses.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for orthopedic conditions.
• Provide therapeutic interventions, prescribe medications, administer injections, and recommend devices.
• Exercise clinical judgment, consulting with supervising physicians as needed.
• Order and perform diagnostic procedures (blood work, EMG, ECG, X-rays, CT, MRI, bone scans).
• Educate and counsel patients on health maintenance and community resources.
• Assist in research, manage databases, and contribute to quality assurance.
• Perform fracture management, including casting and wound care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited PA program (Master’s preferred).
• Current NY State PA license and registration.
• BLS/ACLS certification.
• NCCPA certification.
• Infection Control certification.
• Child abuse recognition course completion.
• DEA registration upon hire.
• Excellent communication skills and team collaboration ability.
• Strong clinical judgment and commitment to patient care.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive, patient-focused team environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth, research, and quality initiatives.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Work-life balance with a weekday schedule.

If you are compassionate, skilled, and motivated with a passion for Orthopedic care, we encourage you to apply!

Salary Range

USD $66.55 - USD $90.00 /Hr.

At Catholic Health, we prioritize your well-being with comprehensive compensation and benefits, including medical plans, life insurance, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, pension plans, and savings options.