Physician Assistant - Sports Surgery

Rothman Orthopaedics; Hamilton, Pennington, Bordentown (NJ, NJ, NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Rothman Orthopaedics in Hamilton, NJ is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to support a Sports Medicine Surgeon. The role requires travel to Bordentown and Pennington offices and involves operating room and postoperative care in a surgical setting.

The PA will evaluate and treat patients with acute orthopaedic or postoperative issues, assist during surgeries, participate in rounds, and contribute to patient education and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required and PA program accreditation.
• Active New Jersey PA license and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists physician during office hours, satellite offices, and hospital rounds to ensure timely flow of patients.
• Serves as first assistant during surgical cases when needed.
• Performs hospital rounds for inpatients.
• Provides evaluation, treatment, and documentation of orthopaedic care.

Skills

CPR certification

Clinical evaluation

Education

Master's Degree in PA program

Active NJ PA license

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: RO Hamilton - Hamilton, NJ 08610, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Masters Degree, Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $160,000.00 Salary, Travel Percentage: Up to 75%, Job Shift: Day Shift, Rothman Orthopaedics is looking to hire a full time Physician Assistant based in our Hamilton, NJ office! This is a surgical position is designed to support one of our Sports Medicine Surgeons and will require travel to our offices in Bordentown and Pennington, NJ.

Job Summary:

The Physician Assistant supports the physician in evaluating and treating patients with acute orthopaedic or postoperative problems in both the operating and office environment.

Key Metrics:

Increase patient satisfaction and productivity, decrease wait times, compliance with policy and procedure.

Responsibilities:

• Assists physician during office hours, in satellite offices, and during hospital rounds to assure timely flow of patients. Participates in all aspects of patient care.
• Serves as a first assistant during surgical cases when needed (may be necessary in main O.R. and outpatient surgery center). (OR first assist responsibilities are at the discretion of the Director of Allied Health and the attending physician).
• Performs hospital rounds for inpatients.
• Provides coverage with evaluation, treatment, and documentation of service for patients requiring orthopaedic care.
• Participates in and contributes to orthopaedic educational activities for hospital nursing and physical therapy staff.
• Assists physician during office hours including preoperative and postoperative instructions.
• Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls. Instructs patient and family regarding treatment instructions and medications.
• Dictates and documents all patient encounters. Dictates Medical Necessity letters. Completes forms for Workmans Comp. and Disability.
• Discusses patient care and necessary home equipment with Homecare Nurse.
• Prepares discharge letters and make post-op calls to referring physicians.
• Reviews charts preoperatively and document any pertinent information.
• Rotates with residents and fellow nurses and PAs covering the RI on-call schedules.
• Writes, faxes and/or phones in prescriptions for patients.
• Liaisons between RI physician and outside consulting physicians regarding patient care.
• Assists physician during hospital rounds with post-op patients and with research as needed.
• Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program
• Active NJ Physician Assistant licensure and active CPR certification

Our Commitment to Employees:

Come work at Rothman Orthopaedics! Our employees are our single greatest asset, as such, we strive to provide a professional, nurturing environment where every member of our team can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. This commitment to our employees has earned us the distinction as a Top Workplace in Philadelphia by the Philadelphia Inquirer year after year. Our employees enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health and dental benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.

Rothman Orthopaedics is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing opportunities to all qualified applicants without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value developing an inclusive and equitable environment that strengthens our organization and allows us to better attract and retain a diverse workforce that is representative of our patients and our community. We model our values by creating and enacting practices that encourage participation from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.