Physician Assistant - Surgery Orthopedic

adelphimedicalstaffing; Buffalo (MN); On-site; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

adelphimedicalstaffing is seeking a Physician Assistant for orthopedic locum tenens coverage in Buffalo, MN. The role focuses on first assist in total joint and fracture repairs, with clinic coverage for 20–25 orthopedic patients daily.

Requirements include MN license (PA/NP), NCCPA or equivalent certification, DEA, and BLS; 1+ year OR experience, orthopedic/sports medicine preferred; CSR required; coverage Apr 01, 2027 – Sep 16, 2027 with Mon-Fri schedule and on-call mornings.

Qualifications

• Active MN license (PA or NP) required.
• Board certification: PA or NP with NCCPA certification.
• DEA license and CSR required.

Responsibilities

• First assist in OR for joint replacements and fracture repairs.
• Provide clinic coverage for 20–25 orthopedic patients daily.
• Perform casting, splinting and DME application.
• Round in hospital mornings and on weekends as needed.
• Collaborate with surgical team and handle admin duties.

Skills

First assist in OR

Orthopedic surgery

BLS

NCCPA certification

DEA registration

Education

MN license (PA/NP)

NCCPA certification

BLS Tier 1

Tools

EPIC Excellian

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Id: Y-PA-3480051 Profession: Physician Assistant Specialty: Surgery Orthopedic Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Buffalo, MN Coverage Period: Apr 01, 2027 – Sep 16, 2027 Clinical Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 7am – 4:30pm (OR M/T/Th, Clinic W, Admin F) On-Call Shift Schedule: rounding on mornings and occasional weekends Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Not specified

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patient Demographics: Orthopedic patients, mostly teenage and adult but no age restriction Patient Volume/Census: clinic = 20-25 patients per day Case Mix: Total joint replacements, fracture repairs, foot/ankle, shoulder, knee, hip, hand/wrist, general Orthopedics

FACILITY INFORMATION

No. of Beds in Department: 34 EMR System: EPIC Excellian Support Staff Available: 1 clinical support staff on clinic days Reason for Coverage: Military Leave

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• First assist in OR for total joint replacements
• Fracture repairs
• Foot/ankle procedures
• Shoulder, knee, hip, hand/wrist procedures
• General Orthopedics
• Casting/splinting/DME application
• Joint injections

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active MN license (PA or NP)
• Board: Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner; MN Board of Medical Practice required upon hire
• DEA: Yes
• Certifications: BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support required within 180 days; NCCPA certification upon hire; Certified Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) or equivalent PA certification within specialty upon hire
• Experience: 1+ year experience; 1+ year OR experience required; prior Orthopedic/sports medicine experience preferred
• Other Qualifications: Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) required

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• First assist in OR for total joint replacements, fracture repairs, foot/ankle, shoulder, knee, hip, hand/wrist, and general orthopedic procedures
• Provide clinical coverage in clinic, seeing 20–25 orthopedic patients per day
• Perform casting, splinting, DME application, and joint injections
• Round on patients in the hospital setting on mornings and occasional weekends
• Collaborate with surgical team on OR days and handle administrative duties on designated days