Physician Assistant - Orthopedics

Davita Inc.; Ardmore (PA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a qualified Inpatient/Outpatient Physician Assistant to join the Orthopedics team. The role involves assisting in surgeries, providing patient care and education, and contributing to the multidisciplinary approach in a collaborative work environment. Full-time position with extensive benefits including tuition reimbursement and generous paid time off.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per year

Eligible for up to 240 hours of paid time off per year

Employee discounts on various services

Free employee parking

Qualifications

• Two years' experience as PA or Board eligible graduate preferred.
• Must be certified or eligible for NCCPA certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist Joint Surgeons in the OR and provide excellent patient care.
• Conduct patient education and facilitate smooth transitions in care.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Education

Bachelor of Science degree or more in physical science

Graduated from accredited physician assistant/surgical assistant program

Job description

Could you be our next Inpatient / Outpatient Physician Assistant within Orthopedics?

**This position will include working with our Joint Surgeons in hip, knee and shoulder and will provide 2nd Assist in the OR.

Why work as a Physician Assistant PA-C?

• Make an Impact! Your care makes the difference for our patients! Our Physician Assistants can work in either an Inpatient or Outpatient setting alongside of the attending physician providing excellent patient care. They are a strong patient advocate within the medical system and will help write orders for testing and therapy, while working with multidisciplinary teams. The Physician Assistant will also provide education to the patient and family on discharge instructions, medications, and addressing any concerns, while making sure the patient is transition to the appropriate level of care. Documentation is completed in EPIC to ensure patients plan and progress.
  
  


• Develop and Grow your Career! Invest in furthering your education through seeking certifications or advanced degrees by taking advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement! This position is eligible for up to $6,000 per year based upon your Full or Part Time status.
  
  


• Join the Team! Like our patients, the Main Line Health Family encompasses a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Just as each of our patients requires a personalized care plan, each of our employees, physicians, and volunteers, bring distinctive talents to Main Line Health. Regardless of our unique design, we all share a purpose: providing superior service and care.
  
  


• Position-Specific Benefits include: You are eligible for up to 240hours of paid time off per year based on your Full or Part Time status. We also offer a number of employee discounts to various activities, services, and vendors... And employee parking is always free!
  
  

Position: Physician Assistant - Inpatient / Outpatient
Shift: Full time - 40 hours, Monday-Friday - no weekends or holidays!

Experience:
1. Two (2) years' experience as physician assistant or Board eligible graduate preferred.
2. Demonstrated ability to work independently in an interdisciplinary environment.


Education:
1. Bachelor of Science degree or more in a physical science required.
2. Must be a graduate of an accredited physician assistant/surgical assistant program.


Licensures/Certifications:
1. Must be certified or new graduate who is eligible for certification by the NCCPA (National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants). Active license with Pennsylvania State Board of Medical Education and Licensure's certification required.
2. ACLS certification preferred.
3. May require PALS.
4. Provider BLS (American Heart Assoc/American Red Cross) required.
5. Successful completion of the MLH credentialing process through the Medical Staff office, with temporary or permanent privileges approved.

This position requires you to wear a respirator as part of the job requirement.

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 76626


• Employee Status: Regular


• Schedule: Full-time


• Shift: Day Job


• Pay Range: $106,828.80 - $166,649.60


• Job Grade: 415