Physician Assistant - Providence, RI

Paycom; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 93,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks PTO

Continuing education allowance

Job summary

Ortho Rhode Island seeks a full-time Physician Assistant to join its urgent care team serving Providence and Warwick. The PA will assess and treat urgent musculoskeletal injuries, perform histories and physicals, order tests, and provide patient education.

The role includes in-office procedures, collaboration with surgeons, and opportunities for professional growth within a collegial environment, with generous PTO and CE allowance.

Qualifications

• NCCPA certified.
• Rhode Island PA license required.
• DEA registration required.
• Minimum of one year orthopedic or emergency room experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat urgent musculoskeletal injuries in an orthopedic urgent care setting.
• Perform history and physicals of walk-in patients and document findings.
• Evaluate and treat injuries including sprains, strains, fractures, wound care and post-op problems.
• Perform in-office procedures such as cast/splint placements and wound care.
• Order X-rays and other diagnostic tests as needed.
• Document calls, treatments, medications, and results in patient charts.
• Instruct and counsel patients on diagnosis and follow-up steps.
• Assist physicians and consult with an orthopedic surgeon as needed.
• Maintain accurate clinical information and participate in ongoing duties as assigned.

Skills

NCCPA Certified

Education

Rhode Island PA license

DEA registration

Job description

# Physician Assistant - Providence, RIOrtho Rhode Island Providence - Providence, RI 02908; Ortho Rhode Island Warwick - Warwick, RI 02886## OverviewSalary Range$92,600.00 - $138,900.00 SalaryLevelExperiencedPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation LevelMastersTravel PercentageSome travel between company locationsCategoryHealth Care## DescriptionOrtho Rhode Island has an excellent opportunity for a full-time Physician Assistant to join its Ortho RI Express team. The Physician Assistant will provide care at the Providence and Warwick locations.This highly regarded practice is committed to delivering superior clinical outcomes and offers a collegial, team-oriented work environment. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including five weeks of PTO and a continuing education allowance. Highlights:Summary**:**The provider will assess and treat urgent musculoskeletal injuries in an orthopedic urgent care setting. The work schedule is Monday-Friday, with some evenings required; exact hours will be discussed with the candidate and offer some flexibility.* Performs and documents history and physicals of walk-in patients* Evaluates and treats injuries including sprains, strains, fractures, wound care and post op problems* Performs in-office procedures such as cast/splint placements, wound care and managing infection* Orders X-rays and other diagnostic tests as needed* Consistently and accurately documents all calls, treatments, medications, etc. in patient chart* Instructs and counsels patients regarding diagnosis and follow up steps* Responds to all patient questions* Assists physicians in addressing urgent patient needs as necessary* Maintains clinical information with additions/corrections as needed* Consults with an orthopedic surgeon as needed* Performs other duties/projects as assignedIND2## QualificationsRequirements:* NCCPA Certified* Rhode Island PA license* DEA* Minimum of one-year orthopedic or emergency room experience preferred* Strong interpersonal and customer service skillsFor more information about Ortho Rhode Island, please visit https://www.orthopedicsri.com*We are an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).*