Orthopedic Physician Assistant Part-Time - Great Neck, NY

Spire Orthopedic Partners • Great Neck, NY

134d • $113,200 - $169,800

About The Position

Orthopaedic Associates of Manhasset has an excellent opportunity for a part-time Physician Assistant to join its Urgent Ortho Care team. The Physician Assistant will provide care at the Great Neck location. Established in 1971, OAM provides its communities with advanced, accessible, and vertically integrated orthopedic care. With 18 sub-specialty trained physicians practicing in two locations, OAM is the premier multi-specialty orthopaedic practice in its markets. The physicians provide expertise in the full spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries including sports medicine, minimally invasive orthopedic spine surgery, total joint replacement, foot/ankle, hand/upper extremity, trauma, and pain management. OAM also offers onsite digital imaging and state-of-the-art physical therapy and MRI.

Requirements

• Master’s degree.
• NCCPA Certified.
• NYS PA license.
• DEA license.
• Minimum of one-year orthopedic or emergency room experience preferred.
• Ability to work well under pressure (with physician on-call).
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Urgent Ortho Care Center and assess and treat urgent musculoskeletal injuries.
• Perform and document history and physicals of walk-in patients.
• Evaluate and treat injuries including sprains, strains, fractures, wound care and post op problems.
• Perform in-office procedures such as cast/splint placements, wound care and managing infection.
• Order X-rays and other diagnostic tests as needed.
• Consistently and accurately document all calls, treatments, medications, etc. in patient chart.
• Instruct and counsel patients regarding diagnosis and follow up steps.
• Respond to all patient questions.
• Assist physicians in addressing urgent patient needs as necessary.
• Maintain clinical information with additions/corrections as needed.
• Perform other duties/projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees