Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established and progressive orthopaedic practice is seeking a certified physician assistant specializing in Spine Care. This rewarding position involves working alongside a Fellowship-trained, Board-Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in a leading provider of musculoskeletal care. The practice is dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care through a team of skilled sub-specialists. If you are passionate about orthopaedics and eager to make a difference in the lives of patients, this opportunity offers a supportive environment and a chance to grow your expertise in a thriving practice.

Benefits

Health Insurance

CME Budget

Paid Time Off

Malpractice Insurance

Retirement Plan 401K

Long- and Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Valid KY Physician Assistant License required.
• Strong ethical and moral character references needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient histories and physical exams.
• Formulate treatment plans and implement therapeutic interventions.
• Order diagnostic studies and perform orthopedic procedures.

Skills

Patient Histories and Physical Examinations

Differential Diagnosis

Treatment Plan Formulation

Diagnostic Procedures

Medication Administration

Orthopedic Procedures

Education

Current KY Physician Assistant License

Board Certification

Current CPR Certification

Job description

ORTHOPAEDIC PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT—SPINE
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY
www.bluegrassortho.com

PURPOSE:
Established and progressive orthopaedic practice has an immediate opening for a certified physician assistant. Experience in General Orthopaedics/Spine experience is preferred. The position is working with an experienced and established Fellowship-trained, Board-Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon.

THE PRACTICE:
Bluegrass Orthopaedics (BGO) is the state’s leading provider of expert musculoskeletal care, which serves the needs of its patients through a team of highly trained sub-specialists who are committed to the independent practice of medicine. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, BGO has 14 sub-specialty physicians, 16 mid-level providers, 4 main office locations and 3 satellites, MRI facilities, outpatient surgery center, and 6 outpatient physical therapy and hand therapy centers.

BGO provides care to patients throughout the Bluegrass and Southern Kentucky Region. We provide care for an immediate drawing area of approximately 630,000+ in the surrounding counties and an additional 500,000+ in our satellite catchment areas. To better care for these communities, BGO seeks a physician assistant with special interest in Spine Care.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

1. Perform comprehensive and problem-focused patient histories and physical examinations.
2. Interpret and correlate subjective and objective data to formulate a differential diagnosis/diagnoses and establish a working diagnosis on assigned patients.
3. Formulate treatment plans for orthopedic problems within the scope of practice for assigned patients.
4. Implement therapeutic intervention for specific conditions when appropriate and as directed by physician.
5. Order, collect and perform appropriate laboratory, diagnostic procedures and studies, including, but not limited to, blood and tissue specimens.
6. Order or perform other diagnostic studies including but not limited to EMG, x-rays, CT, MRI, and bone scans in addition to other studies.
7. Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including, but not limited to, joint and bursa aspirations, closed reduction of fractures and dislocations, injections of joints, tendons, trigger points and bursa, as well as brace, cast, and splint applications.
8. Order, prescribe, dispense, and administer medications, braces and other orthopedic devices as allowed by state legislation.
9. Option to assist with activities including but not limited to seminars, after hours coverage of sporting events, i.e. games, tournaments, etc.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Current, valid KY Physician Assistant License (or eligible)
2. Current, valid Board Certification
3. Current, valid KY Driver’s License (or eligible)
4. Current CPR certification
5. Strong ethical and moral character references

BENEFITS:

1. Health Insurance
2. CME Budget
3. Paid Time Off
4. Malpractice Insurance
5. Retirement Plan 401K
6. Long- and Short-Term Disability
7. Life Insurance