Ortho PA Bridgeport Hospital (Per Diem)

Yale New Haven Health•Bridgeport, CT

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Per Diem Orthopedic Physician Assistant to support our Orthopedic Surgery team. In this role, the PA will collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons, providing care in the operating room, inpatient units, and outpatient settings as needed. The ideal candidate will have prior orthopedic experience and be comfortable serving as First Assist during orthopedic procedures. Position Highlights Per Diem / As-Needed Physician Assistant role Opportunity to support the orthopedic surgery team across OR, inpatient, and outpatient settings Collaborative, team-based environment with experienced orthopedic surgeons Exposure to a variety of orthopedic surgical cases and patient populations Flexible scheduling based on departmental needs

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
Board Certified Physician Assistant (NCCPA)
Active state PA license or eligibility to obtain
Orthopedic surgery experience REQUIRED
Operating room First Assist experience REQUIRED
Ability to work independently and efficiently in a surgical environment
Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
Prefer clinical working experience as a NP/PA within the given specialty/service line recommended, but none required.
APRNs, PAs, CRNAs and CNMs are required to be appointed to the Affiliated Medical Staff of a YNHHS Hospital and credentialed through the Medical Staff process.
Evidence of current competence to practice as an APRN, PA, CRNA, CNM via appropriate reference letters from physicians and other practitioners must be able to be obtained during the Medical Staff appointment process in order to be eligible.
Active PA Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Connecticut State Physician Assistant License
ACLS/BLS Certified, when indicated for position profile
DEA License, when indicated for pediatric position profile
PALS, when indicated for neonatal care
NRP Certification.
Additional licensure, certifications and/or continuing education credits may be required during employment based on position and area of specialty.
OR Connecticut State Registered Nurse License
Connecticut State Nurse Practitioner License
Board specialty certification, as appropriate for position profile
ACLS/BLS Certified, when indicated for position profile
DEA License, when indicated for pediatric position profile
PALS, when indicated for neonatal care
NRP Certification.
Additional licensure, certifications and/or continuing education credits may be required during employment based on position and area of specialty.

Nice To Haves

Flexible scheduling based on departmental needs

Responsibilities

Serve as First Assist in the operating room during orthopedic surgical procedures
Perform comprehensive patient assessments, histories, and physical exams
Assist with pre-operative and post-operative patient management
Participate in inpatient rounding on orthopedic surgical patients when needed
Provide outpatient follow-up care for orthopedic patients
Order and interpret diagnostic imaging and laboratory tests
Perform procedures such as joint injections, splinting, casting, and wound care
Collaborate with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement treatment plans
Educate patients and families regarding procedures, recovery, and rehabilitation
Document patient encounters accurately in the electronic medical record
The Physician Assistant (PA) or the Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient/family needs throughout the disease process as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team.
The NP/PA, whether the practice setting is the inpatient, ambulatory, or outpatient settings, provides optimal patient care, from diagnostic to prognostic matters.
This individual works in collaboration with the attending supervising/collaborating physician(s) in accordance with state law and hospital regulations, hospital policy, protocols and clinical pathways and may provide autonomous team based care.
Obtains medical histories, performs physical examinations, reviews/orders diagnostic/therapeutic tests and radiologic results, formulates and manages patient treatment plans.
The NP/PA may perform procedures, prescribe treatment and medications in accordance with institutional and state guidelines, as well as, when necessary for scope within specialty or professional competency standards.
In some clinical specialties, the NP/PA may have autonomous practice managing certain patient populations.
The NP/PA may also function as first or second assistant on operative cases (as long as within position scope and job educational prerequisites are in place), using fine motor skills and manual dexterity.
Other clinical job duties may be applied in accordance with departmental and operational goals, training related to profession and practice necessitated guidelines and responsibilities, inclusive but not limited to responding to emergency situations within the YNHHS parameters
The NP/PA will educate patients/families on care and recommended or available resources.
In collaboration with the supervising/collaborating MD, this may be inclusive of admitting instructions, treatment plan, actual and potential side effects of treatments/medications, and discharge plan.
The NP/PA, as part of a multidisciplinary team, provides psychosocial support to patients, their family members, and significant others in a caring, ethical, and professional manner.
The NP/PA ensures appropriate documentation within the accordance of hospital and regulatory requirements and protects information of all forms, whether computer-based, paper, film, voice, or other media from unauthorized access modification, destruction, or intentional or accidental disclosure.
The NP/PA is expected to demonstrate a high standard of moral and ethical behavior, professionalism, compassion, and commitment to patient care.
Ensures compliance with patient related healthcare regulatory requirements, standards and recommendations.
The NP/PA continuously engages in projects that maintain and advance professional competency.
The NP/PA serves as a clinical resource for new house staff and may provide service specific orientation pertinent to clinical education
Consistently demonstrates high reliability organizational behaviors through reporting safety events as well as near misses.
The NP/PA continuously engages in projects that maintain and advance professional competency.
Maintains all employee requirements determined by hospital policy.
The NP/PA may serve as a clinical preceptor for NP/PA students and other health care professionals and may serve as a mentor to pre-PA/NP candidates.
The NP/PA may collaborate on research, quality assurance and performance improvement projects, and assist with the formation of protocols that will be applied to clinical practice or further their educational and clinical expertise.