Physician Assistant- Inpatient Orthopedics- Optional/PRN

TriHealth; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

TriHealth is seeking a Physician Assistant for the inpatient orthopedics team in a flexible PRN role covering Good Samaritan and Bethesda North hospitals in Cincinnati. Weekend, holiday, and PTO coverage is required; at least one weekend every 4–6 weeks.

This position emphasizes acute inpatient care and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Applicants should have NCCPA certification, BLS/ACLS, and 3–4 years of PA experience in inpatient or orthopedic settings; strong interpersonal skills

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program with a BA/BS plus 2 years post-graduate evaluation
• BLS and ACLS
• NCCPA certification
• Passing grade on initial NCCPA board exam and Recertification every 6 years
• Physician Assistant
• Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal relations and problem solving
• Strong interest in acute patient care in an inpatient setting
• 3-4 years experience Physician Assistant

Responsibilities

• Performs assessments, histories and physicals and writes treatment plans for patients with the assistance of collaborating/supervising physician and others in the group practice
• Demonstrates flexibility and initiative.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills
• Demonstrates competence in the evaluation, work-up and management of acute inpatients.
• Actively participates in the quality assurance programs established by the department
• Continuous learning through compliance with annual required continuing medical education credits

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Inpatient care

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

BA/BS plus 2 years post-graduate evaluation

Job description

Physician Assistant- Inpatient Orthopedics – Optional/PRN

Join our inpatient orthopedic team in a flexible PRN role designed for an experienced APP who wants to stay clinically engaged while maintaining work-life balance. You’ll support patients at both Good Samaritan and Bethesda North, helping provide coverage for weekends, holidays, and PTO. The commitment includes at least one weekend shift every 4–6 weeks, making this a great opportunity to bring your orthopedic expertise to a busy inpatient setting without a full-time schedule.

We offer career growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Location:

Good Samaritan Hospital: 375 Dixmyth Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Bethesda North Hospital: 10500 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, OH 45242

*Must be available to work both locations

Work Schedule:

• PRN/Optional
• Weekend, holiday and PTO coverage as needed
• 1weekend every 4-6 weeks required

Incentives & Benefits:

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement—this role offers

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• tuition reimbursement

competitive pay based on education level and experience.

Please view our benefits page https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

Job Requirements:

• Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program with a BA/BS plus 2 years post-graduate evaluation
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) and ACLS
• NCCPA certification
• Passing grade on initial NCCPA board exam and Recertification every 6 years
• Physician Assistant
• Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal relations and problem solving
• Strong interest in acute patient care in an inpatient setting
• 3-4 years experience Physician Assistant

Job Overview:

This position is a clinician with advance education and clinical practice. Under direct physician supervision, this position manages patients, providing primary health care and case management, focusing on disease prevention, and the management of minor, chronic, and acute illness in collaboration with the collaborating/supervising physician. This position also works in close collaboration with the entire multi-disciplinary team to establish realistic goals and a thorough participant plan of care.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs assessments, histories and physicals and writes treatment plans for patients with the assistance of collaborating/supervising physician and others in the group practice
• Demonstrates flexibility and initiative.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills
• Demonstrates competence in the evaluation, work-up and management of acute inpatients.
• Actively participates in the quality assurance programs established by the department
• Continuous learning through compliance with annual required continuing medical education credits

Other Job-Related Information:

Works as a part of a dynamic, patient centered multi-disciplinary team to provide quality patient outcomes, arrange for appropriate care after discharge and coordination of care with the patient's primary care physician, during the inpatient stay.

Working Conditions:

• Climbing - Rarely
• Concentrating - Consistently
• Continuous Learning - Frequently
• Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
• Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
• Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
• Kneeling - Occasionally
• Lifting <10 Lbs - Rarely
• Lifting 50+ Lbs - Occasionally
• Lifting 11-50 Lbs - Occasionally
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Reaching - Frequently
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Standing - Frequently
• Stooping - Occasionally
• Talking - Consistently
• Use of Hands - Consistently
• Color Vision - Consistently
• Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently
• Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
• Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS…

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS…

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS…

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS…

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS…

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community