Physician Assistant - Surgery Orthopedic

Adelphi Medical Staffing; South Dakota; On-site; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Adelphi Medical Staffing seeks a Physician Assistant specialized in Orthopedic Surgery to cover a busy orthopedic service in Buffalo, MN. The role includes first assist in total joints, intraoperative support, and daily clinic coverage, seeing 20–25 orthopedic patients per day.

The candidate must hold an active MN PA/NP license, NCCPA or PA certification, and BLS. One year of OR experience is required; CSR and DEA registrations are required upon hire; the assignment runs Apr 1, 2027 to Sep 16,

Qualifications

• 1+ year OR experience in orthopedic/sports medicine preferred.
• CSR (Controlled Substance Registration) required.
• BLS Tier 1 Basic Life Support certification required within 180 days; NCCPA/PA certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• First assist in OR for total joint replacements, fracture repairs and general orthopedic procedures.
• Provide clinic coverage for 20–25 orthopedic patients per day.
• Perform casting, splinting, DME application and joint injections.
• Round on patients in hospital mornings and occasional weekends.
• Collaborate with surgical team on OR days and handle administrative duties.

Skills

OR experience

CSR required

BLS certified

Education

NCCPA certification

MN Board license upon hire

DEA license

ANCC PA certification

Job description

Physician Assistant - Surgery Orthopedic

Buffalo, United States | Posted on 09/26/2026

• 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

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