Physician Assistant - Ortho Trauma - Per Diem

Stamford Health; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

A Connecticut healthcare provider is seeking a per diem Physician Assistant for their Orthopedic Trauma team. Responsibilities include patient care in various units, performing bedside procedures, and assisting in surgeries. Candidates must have experience with orthopedic trauma cases and hold a Connecticut Physician Assistant License, along with BLS and ACLS certifications. Flexibility for a minimum of one shift per month is required, with emphasis on weekend day shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience doing orthopedic trauma cases.
• Certified in BLS and ACLS.
• Licensed as a Physician Assistant in Connecticut.
• ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in the Emergency Department, OR, and Inpatient Units.
• Perform bedside procedures including reductions, splinting, and casting.
• Assist in surgeries and conduct patient admissions and discharges.

Skills

Orthopedic trauma experience

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Education

CT Physician Assistant License

Job description

Stamford Hospital's Department of Orthopedic Surgery is seeking a per diem physician assistant to add to their growing team! The Orthopedic Trauma team is comprised of approximately 13 full‑time PAs and the program provides 24/7/365 coverage.

Orthopedic Trauma Physician Assistants provide care to patients in the Emergency Department, the OR, and the Inpatient Units including total joint arthroplasty, sports medicine, hand, spine, foot & ankle, pediatric, and orthopedic trauma patients. Responsibilities include admission H&Ps, consultations, rounding, discharging, and first/second assisting in the OR. The Orthopedic Trauma PAs perform bedside procedures including independent reductions, splinting, casting, arthrocentesis, nailbed repair, etc. The right incumbent will bring several years of OR (first assist) experience.

Schedule

Minimum 1 shift per month. Rotating days/nights/weekends with emphasis on weekend day shift from 6a‑6p.

Requirements

• Must have experience doing orthopedic trauma cases.
• CT Physician Assistant License required upon hire.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required.

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