Physician's Assistant: Hand Wrist & Elbow

Toportho; Park City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic orthopedic team in Park City, Utah, focusing on upper extremity surgery. As a Physician Assistant, you will assist in surgeries and manage patient care in clinics, with emphasis on hand, wrist, and elbow conditions. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills and a commitment to exceptional patient care, with opportunities for flexible scheduling in a vibrant outdoor community.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Certification from the NCCPA required.
• Orthopedic experience preferred; strong clinical background sought.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with orthopedic surgeries and clinic duties.
• Perform pre-op and post-operative treatments.
• Run an independent clinic under supervision.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Clinical Experience

Education

Certification by NCCPA

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Description

Physician Assistant: Orthopedic Hand, Wrist, & Trauma Surgery with Orthopedic Urgent Care Physician

Location: Alternating between Park City, Utah and Cottonwood Heights, Utah -

This is an exciting opportunity to have a long-term, versatile practice in a beautiful ski, mountain bike & active outdoors community.

• Busy Upper Extremity Orthopedic surgery practice with Dr. Patrick Olson (https://www.toportho.com/physicians/olson/) with a subspecialty in elbow, wrist, and hand surgery as well as general orthopedic trauma.
• 3-4 days per week will be with Dr. Olson primarily in Park City and the other 1-2 days a week will be dedicated towards working in our new orthopedic urgent care in Salt Lake.
• The candidate should be comfortable with (or be willing to be trained in) the following skills: first assisting with surgery and in all aspects of surgical care including pre-op and post-operative treatment.
• The candidate needs to be willing to run her or his own clinic with guidance/supervision.
• Clinic duties including basic EMR expertise, casting, splinting, placement and removal of stitches, dressing changes, joint injections, pre-procedure anesthetic injections, prepping, assisting, and closing of minor in-office hand surgical procedures, and processing of surgical instruments.
• Clinic will be 3-4 days a week and surgery 1-2 days a week.
• This schedule is subject to change.
• Time will be split between Park City at the hospital and surgical center as well as Salt Lake (for our clinic and urgent care) with occasional trips to Heber for trauma call.
• Call requirements include clinic call (essentially patient phone calls) and trauma call cases with Dr. Olson for nights/weekends (added bonuses with these requests).
• Winter months are typically busy with trauma as Park City is a ski town with plenty of ski trauma.
• Looking to fill this position as soon as possible. Salary commensurate with experience and national/local benchmarks.

Join our dynamic team in providing exceptional care to patients with orthopedic conditions, with a focus in Hand, Wrist & Elbow. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in orthopedics, excellent clinical skills, and a compassionate approach to patient care. As a Physician Assistant, you will work closely with our orthopedic surgeon to diagnose, treat, and manage a variety of musculoskeletal conditions.

Salary: We offer a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Orthopedic experience preferred.
• Recent & new grads with a focus on orthopedics, are encouraged to apply
• Clinical and surgical experience, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in EHR software and basic computer skills.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.

Working Conditions:

This position involves working in an orthopedic practice, including patient care areas and operating rooms.

May require standing for extended periods and lifting/moving patients or equipment.

Full-time position with some flexibility in scheduling, including possible evening or weekend hours.