Physician Assistant - Clinic/Surgical First Assist

Premier Orthopaedics Pty; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Growth opportunities

Referral program

Job summary

Premier Orthopaedics is seeking a Physician Assistant or NP with RNFA certification to support an operative sports medicine surgeon in the clinic and OR at West Chester and Kennett Square, PA. Schedule: two days in the OR and three days in the clinic.

You will perform initial evaluations, assist in surgery, dictate notes, order imaging, and educate patients while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team. PA licensure in PA is required with OR experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Active and unrestricted PA license in Pennsylvania.
• At least 1 year of shoulder surgery experience.
• Experience with EMR systems (Athena preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform initial evaluations of new and post-op patients with the supervising physician.
• First-assist in surgery and manage post-op orders and care.
• Dictate patient notes in HER system and coordinate care with the team.
• Order X-rays and review imaging with supervising physician.
• Educate patients on conditions and post-op plans.

Skills

RNFA certification

Shoulder experience

EMR familiarity

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

PA license in PA (active or eligible)

Job description

Physician Assistant - Clinic/Surgical First Assist

POSITION TITLE: Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with RNFA Certification
Location: West Chester and Kennett Square
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 an Operative Sports Medicine Surgeon in the clinic and OR in West Chester and Kennett Square, PA.

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
• 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
• 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

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.

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-operative 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.

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