Physician Assistant

Connecticut Orthopaedics; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) contributions

Company-paid life insurance

Generous PTO and holidays

Training and development opportunities

Uniform allowance

Free parking

Credentialing fee reimbursement

CEU allowance and days

Job summary

Connecticut Orthopaedics in Trumbull/Fairfield, CT, is seeking a Physician Assistant to support orthopedic patients across pre- and post-op care. The role includes surgical first assist and close collaboration with the physicians and operations team.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, ordering tests, documenting findings, and educating patients and families. A career with CTOrthopaedics offers a competitive salary, benefits, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• State licensure as a Physician Assistant.
• 2–4 years clinical experience, orthopedic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat new and existing patients’ conditions.
• Provide medical services and advice for acute and chronic orthopedic conditions.
• Provide surgical assistance.
• Establish patient plans of care.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests including x‑rays.
• Document progress notes with supervising physician signature.

Skills

Customer service

Documentation

EMR systems

Team player

Decision making

Education

Accredited Physician Assistant Program

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Job description

Connecticut Orthopaedics has been named the

#1 Physician Practice in Orthopaedics in Connecticut for two consecutive years.

This Physician’s Assistant position is a critical component of CTOrthopaedicspractice. Theresponsibilities include management ofOrthopaedicpatients. This position is responsible for evaluating and diagnosing new and existing patient conditions, pre-op and post-op management and surgical first assist. This position also works very closely with our operations team including the physicians.

LOCATION & SCHEDULE

• Trumbull and Fairfield, CT.
• Monday-Friday. One weekend shift per month with comp time given during the week.

Competitive Sign On Bonus!

Essential Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat new and existing patients’ conditions
• Provide medical services and advice for acute and chronicorthopaedicmedical conditions
• Provide surgical assistance
• Establish patients’ plan of care
• Manage acute and chronic musculoskeletal medical conditions
• Order diagnostic tests and interpret results of diagnostic tests such as x-rays
• Write or dictate progress or other medical notes on patients’ charts indicating patient status and treatment procedures performed, with each such entry to be signed and dated; ensure that all orders written by PA are followed by PA’s signature and printed name of supervising physician
• Conduct follow-up patient care
• Provide health education to patients and families and participate in community health education
• Supervisor and/or coordinate the activities of patient care and support staff within the clinical setting
• Prescribe medications, including narcotics, controlled substances or class scheduled drugs with Supervising Physician’s documentation in the patient medical record
• Performs other duties as assigned by their supervisor

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent customer service skills, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Excellent documentation skills
• Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office and experience with electronic medical record systems
• Able to trouble shoot, strong sense of decision making and judgment; action oriented; approachable
• Team player and effective at building and fostering teamwork as well as maintain composure when dealing with conflict, thoughtful of others, courteous

Experience/Educational requirements:

• Licensure requirements of the state of jurisdiction
• Graduate of an accredited Physician AssistantProgram
• 2-4 years clinical experiencerequired, orthopedic specific experience preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, 401(k) contributions, and company-paid life insurance.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays to promote work-life balance.
• Access to training and development opportunities and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Uniform allowance
• Free Parking
• Reimbursement for credentialing fees
• CEU allowance and days