Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Hand & Wrist

PREMIER CARE ORTHOPEDICS; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent orthopedic practice in St. Louis seeks a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner specializing in Hand & Wrist care. This full-time position involves diagnosing orthopedic conditions, performing medical procedures, and working collaboratively with experienced physicians. Candidates with a strong commitment to patient care and diagnostic acumen are encouraged to apply, including new graduates. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) and Pension Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off Program for vacation and holidays

CME annual allowance

Qualifications

• Hand & Wrist experience preferred.
• Orthopedic background a plus.
• New grads welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive and problem-focused history and physical exams.
• Order, collect, and perform appropriate laboratory or diagnostic procedures.
• Manage post-operative rounds and perform admission/discharge work.

Skills

Excellent diagnostic skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to build rapport with patients

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Job description

Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Hand & Wrist

Thank you for considering a career within Signature Medical Group!

We are looking for talented people to join our team of dedicated team members, and have career opportunities available at a variety of locations throughout the greater St. Louis and Kansas City regions.

All applicants MUST include a resume to be considered for a position with Signature Medical Group.

Date Posted: 2/19/2025
Department: SigOrtho STL - Human Resources
Type of Employment: Full-Time

Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Hand & Wrist

*new grads welcome to apply*

Signature Orthopedics

Seeking a Physician’s Assistant for a large orthopedic practice in South County. This role will be to provide office orthopedic treatment for fracture and soft tissue injuries, osteoarthritis, acute spine injuries, and other general orthopedic concerns. Applicant will work alongside an experienced orthopedic physician. Applicants should have excellent diagnostic and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to team building.

Responsibilities:

• Performing comprehensive and problem focused history and physical exams, interpret and correlate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Interpret and correlate subjective and objective data to formulate a differential diagnose and establish a working diagnosis. Formulate a treatment plan for Orthopedic problems within scope of practice. Implement therapeutic intervention for specific conditions when appropriate. Exercise judgment on problems requiring consultation, referral, or evaluation by the supervising Orthopedic surgeon or other health care professionals
• Order, collect, and perform appropriate laboratory or diagnostic procedures, and studies including but not limited to blood and tissue specimens. Ordering or performing diagnostic studies such as but not limited to EMG, x-ray examinations, CT, MRI, and bone scans etc.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including but not limited to joint and bursa aspirations, closed reduction of fractures and dislocations, injections of joints, tendons, trigger points and bursa, as well as brace, cast and splint applications
• Performing procedures like regional anesthesia and digital blocks
• Conducting post-operative rounds, writing orders, and performing admission and discharge work in the hospital setting
• Order, prescribe, dispense, and administer Medication, orthosis, orthotics, braces and other Orthopedic devices as may be allowed by state legislation

Skills & Qualifications:

• Hand & Wrist Experience preferred
  • Arthritis
  • Carpal Tunnel
  • Congenital Deformities
  • De Quervain's Syndrome
  • Dupuytren’s Contracture
  • Ganglions, Cysts and Tumors
  • Gout
  • Nerve Problems
  • Tendonitis
  • Trigger Finger
  • Tennis Elbow
• Orthopedic background a plus
• Ability to build rapport with patients.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Bonus plan based on performance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401 (k) and Pension Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off Program for vacation and holidays
• CME annual allowance

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