PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT/ORTHO SURG FIRST ASST, SPN ORTHOPEDICS

SGMC Health; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low healthcare premiums

401(k) with employer match

PTO

Employee discounts

Company paid life insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Tuition reimbursement

On-the-job training

Job summary

SGMC Health's Orthopedic Clinic in Valdosta, GA is seeking a Physician Assistant First Assist to support surgeons across clinic, hospital, and operative settings. You will evaluate patients, develop and implement treatment plans, assist in surgery, and manage postoperative and follow-up care to improve access, continuity, and provider efficiency.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited PA program, NCCPA certification, Georgia PA license, and BLS; prior orthopedic experience is

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician’s Assistant program.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• Licensed as a Physician’s Assistant in Georgia.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate orthopedic patients in clinic and hospital settings.
• Develop and implement treatment plans with surgeons.
• Assist in orthopedic surgeries as first assistant.
• Manage postoperative and follow-up care to optimize continuity of care.
• Support surgical growth and improve provider efficiency.

Skills

Clinical decision making

Surgical assisting

Communication & teamwork

Complex patient management

Education

Graduate PA program

NCCPA certification

GA PA license

BLS certification

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH

Description

WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH

Purpose

No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.

Excellence

We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.

Team Spirit

We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.

Award Winning Performance

We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE SGMC HEALTH

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

JOB LOCATION :

Professional Building

DEPARTMENT:

SPN - ORTHOPEDICS

SCHEDULE:

Full Time, 8 HR Day Shift, Monday-Friday 8-5

Position Summary

The Physician’s Assistant/Ortho Surgery First Assist in the SGMC Orthopedic Clinic provides advanced clinical care to orthopedic patients across the continuum of care, including clinic, hospital, and surgical settings. Working under the supervision of orthopedic surgeons, the PA evaluates patients, develops and implements treatment plans, assists in surgery, and manages post-operative and follow-up care. This role is designed to improve patient access, enhance continuity of care, support surgical growth, and optimize provider efficiency.

EDUCATION

• Graduate of an accredited Physician’s Assistant program.
• Current National Commission on Certification of Physician’s Assistants (NCCPA) certification.
• Licensed as a Physician’s Assistant in the State of Georgia.
• Current BLS certification.

EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in orthopedic surgery or musculoskeletal medicine required.
• First assistant surgical experience required.
• Experience with inpatient orthopedic care and rounding strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Epic EMR electronic medical record system strongly preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Eligibility for hospital credentialing and surgical privileges.
• Advanced clinical decision making and diagnostic skills.
• Strong surgical assisting and procedural skills.
• Excellent communication, patient education, and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to manage complex patients in fast paced environments.
• High level of professionalism, autonomy, and accountability.

WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION

Works primarily in hospital and clinic setting, including clinical/patient care areas. Considerable walking, standing, stooping, bending, lifting (in excess of fifty (50) pounds). Mental effort required to assess, plan, and make or recommend decisions in complex environment. Likely to be exposed to blood/body fluids, including infectious diseases. Duties require considerable walking, stooping, standing, bending, pushing, lifting (possibly in excess of 50 lbs.), occasional times of sitting, twisting, and kneeling. Ability to operate medical equipment instruments and office equipment. Require visual and auditory acuity, balance, hand dexterity, mobility of body, and mechanical ability. Long shifts, weekend and holiday hours. Takes call as necessary Considerable mental effort, ability to work in a confined high stress environment.

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