Physician Assistant or Nurse Practicioner – Orthopedics

Community Memorial Hospital; Village of Hamilton (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton, NY seeks a physician assistant with orthopedic or surgical experience to provide comprehensive patient evaluations, assist in procedures, and develop individualized treatment plans.

The role includes on-call rotations, collaboration with radiologists, physical and occupational therapists, and meticulous documentation to ensure high-quality, coordinated care.

Qualifications

• PA with 3–5 years of orthopedic/surgical experience.
• Strong patient assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient evaluations, including history-taking, physical examinations, and diagnostic assessments for orthopedic injuries and conditions.
• Assist in surgical procedures, including pre-operative preparation, intraoperative support, and post-operative care.
• Develop, implement, and manage individualized treatment plans with supervising physicians.
• Perform joint injections, aspirations, fracture reductions, casting, splinting, and other procedures.
• Counsel patients and families on diagnosis, treatment options, and rehabilitation protocols.
• Collaborate with physical therapists, occupational therapists, and radiologists to ensure comprehensive care.
• Maintain accurate medical records in compliance with standards.
• On-Call Responsibilities: Participate in shared call rotations, responding to urgent and emergent orthopedic cases.

Skills

Patient care

Surgical assistance

Documentation

Care coordination

On-call duties

Job description

Job Details

Description

• Patient Care: Conduct thorough patient evaluations, including history-taking, physical examinations, and diagnostic assessments for orthopedic injuries and conditions.
• Surgical Assistance: Assist in surgical procedures, including pre-operative preparation, intraoperative support, and post-operative care in the operating room.
• Treatment Planning: Develop, implement, and manage individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Procedures: Perform joint injections, aspirations, fracture reductions, casting, splinting, and other procedures within the scope of practice.
• Patient Education: Counsel patients and families on diagnosis, treatment options, post-operative instructions, and rehabilitation protocols.
• Coordination of Care: Collaborate with other healthcare providers, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, and radiologists, to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely medical records in compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• On-Call Responsibilities: Participate in shared call rotations, responding to urgent and emergent orthopedic cases.

Qualifications

Experience Required
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a PA in an orthopedic or surgical setting.

Job Category: Providers
Requisition Number: PHYSI001093

Full-Time Salary: $140,000 USD per year

Location:

Community Memorial
Hamilton, NY 13346, USA

Pay or shift range:

$140,000 USD to $160,000 USD

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.