Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedics

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

Job summary

COM in Hamilton, NY is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner specialized in orthopedics to provide comprehensive patient evaluations, wound- and trauma-focused assessments, and assist in operative procedures under supervising physicians.

The role includes developing individualized treatment plans, performing injections, reductions, casting, and splinting, counseling patients on recovery, coordinating with physical/occupational therapy and radiology, and maintaining detailed medical

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as an APP in an orthopedic or surgical setting.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedics

Job Category: Providers

Requisition Number: PHYSI001354

• Posted : August 28, 2026
• Full-Time
• Salary : $140,000 USD per year

Locations

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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.

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.

Required

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as an APP in an orthopedic or surgical setting.

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