Orthopedic Physician Assistant

Northern Inyo Healthcare District • Bishop, CA

1d • $69 - $105 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a provider, the Orthopedic Physician Assistant (PA) will conduct comprehensive history and physical examinations, interpret and correlate diagnostic data, formulate diagnoses, and implement treatment plans within their scope of practice. The PA will provide hospital-based care under the supervision of an orthopedic surgeon, including evaluation and treatment of patients in the emergency department, daily inpatient rounds, admissions, discharges, preoperative and postoperative care, and participation in on-call shifts as scheduled. The PA may also assist in surgical procedures as delegated by the supervising orthopedic surgeon. The role requires sound clinical judgment and an ability to manage patient care independently, while recognizing situations requiring physician oversight.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited PA program
• Current CA PA license
• Current BLS certification
• Minimum 1 year experience in Orthopedic Medicine including clinic and surgical assisting experience
• Ability to perform thorough history and physical examinations and document findings accurately
• Ability to independently order and interpret diagnostic tests within scope
• Ability to recognize clinical situations requiring consultation or referral
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with colleagues, patients, and the public
• Ability to exhibit maturity, integrity, and sound judgment in a clinical setting

Nice To Haves

• Additional experience in hospital-based orthopedic care or surgical assisting
• Advanced coursework or certification in orthopedic or surgical subspecialties

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical examinations and obtain detailed patient histories
• Analyze subjective and objective data to establish diagnoses and develop appropriate treatment plans
• Provide hospital-based care including: Inpatient rounds, Admission and discharge of patients, Preoperative evaluations and postoperative management, Evaluate and treat patients in the emergency department as directed by the supervising Orthopedic Surgeon, On-call coverage as scheduled
• Perform a variety of orthopedic procedures, including but not limited to: Digital nerve blocks, Wound closure and management, Aspiration of joints and bursae, Closed reduction of fractures and dislocations, Joint and bursa injections, Application of braces, casts, and splints
• Assist in surgical procedures, including first assist, tissue closure, appliance application, and other delegated tasks
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record
• Consult with supervising physician or specialist when clinically appropriate

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree