Physician Assistant - Clinic/Surgical First Assist

Premier Orthopaedics; Glen Mills (Delaware County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Premier Orthopaedics, in partnership with Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center, seeks an APP with RNFA to support a Joint Surgeon in the clinic and OR across Glen Mills, Media and Aston, PA.

Schedule includes two OR days and three clinic days. You will evaluate patients, assist in surgery, order imaging, educate patients, and coordinate post-op care with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• PA or NP with RNFA certification or eligible
• Minimum 1 year shoulder experience or related field
• Ability to work in OR and clinic settings within PA license scope

Responsibilities

• Two days in the OR and three days in the clinic
• Perform initial evaluations and post-op assessments
• First-assist in surgery and suture wounds
• Order and review imaging; coordinate care with therapists
• Educate patients on post-op plans and medications
• Prescribe post-op meds within PA scope and DEA rules

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient education

Clinical documentation

Surgical assist

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Physician Assistant program graduate

Tools

Athena EMR

Job description

POSITION TITLE

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with RNFA Certification

Location

Glen Mills, Media, Aston

Organization

Premier Orthopaedics, in partnership with Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder

Overview

Premier Orthopaedics, in partnership with Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder, is seeking a dedicated and skilled APP to support a Joints Surgeon in the clinic and OR in Glen Mills, Media and Aston , PA.

Position Summary

Schedule: Two days in the OR; Three days in the clinic.

Responsibilities On Clinic Days

• Perform initial evaluations of new patients, post-op patients, and follow up patients along with the supervising physician
• Evaluate and treatment post-op patients independently when supervising physician is away
• Dictate patient office note in Company HER system
• Perform suture remove & provide dressings
• Order appropriate x-rays & review images with supervising physician
• Order other appropriate diagnostic studies
• Review diagnostic reports to determine if patient needs to be seen sooner than already scheduled
• Alert patients of any urgent results
• Order medications (Must have DEA license)
• Search Pennsylvania Drug Monitoring program prior to prescribing any narcotics
• Educate patients about condition and post-op course/treatment
• Answer patient phone calls pertaining to medical questions/concerns
• Coordinate patient care needs with administrative members of team and assist as needed with administrative tasks
• Communicate with other medical specialists involved with patient’s care including occupational therapists, trainers and physicians

Responsibilities On OR Days

• Communicate with OR staff prior to the start of case to confirm all necessary instrumentation is present & working properly
• Communicate with nursing staff any special concerns
• First-assist in surgery
• Suture deep and superficial wounds
• Apply splint
• Perform surgical history and physical
• Confirm consent with patient
• Pre-operative orders
• Write brief note
• Post-operative orders
• Write discharge summary/post-op instructions for patients
• Confirm with patients that they are set up for therapy if they are expected to begin prior to their first post-op visit
• Prescribe post-op antibiotics and pain medication

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Licenses & Certifications

• Active and unrestricted Pennsylvania Physician Assistant (or eligibility to obtain).

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year as a Physician Assistant with Shoulder OR Experience.
• Familiarity with Athena or other EMR systems preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans
• 100% employer-paid life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer Safe Harbor contribution and additional discretionary profit sharing
• Benefits are effective on your hire date (for full-time employees)
• Generous paid sick and vacation time
• 7 paid holidays annually
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee referral reward program

About Premier Orthopaedics & Philadelphia Hand To Shoulder

Premier Orthopaedics and Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center (PHSC) are leading providers of comprehensive musculoskeletal care throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

Premier Orthopaedics delivers expert treatment for orthopedic injuries, joint disease, interventional spine care, regenerative medicine, and comprehensive physical therapy services, supported by more than 1200 providers across 50+ locations. Our facilities include state-of-the-art MRI centers, outpatient surgery centers, physical therapy clinics, and orthopedic urgent care centers to ensure timely access to high-quality, patient-focused care.

Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center (PHSC), a division of Premier Orthopaedics, has been nationally recognized for more than 50 years for its specialized care of the hand, wrist, elbow, arm, and shoulder. Our fellowship-trained surgeons and certified Hand and Occupational Therapists collaborate to provide seamless care—from diagnosis and treatment to post-op and rehabilitative recovery. With 20+ convenient locations across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, PHSC offers advanced, integrated care to restore function, mobility, and quality of life for patients with upper extremity conditions.