Physician Assistant (74548)

Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster • Lancaster, PA

20d • Hybrid

About The Position

Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster (OAL) is seeking an additional full-time Orthopedic Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join their Hand & Wrist team. This team consists of three Orthopedic Hand & Wrist Surgeons, one Orthopedic Physician Assistant, and a specialized Hand Therapy Department with six Certified Hand Therapists and two Certified Occupational Therapists. OAL is a privately owned group with five clinic locations and two outpatient surgical centers, known for its patient-centered approach, cutting-edge technology, and commitment to excellence. The Physician Assistant will work collaboratively with physicians, provide first assist in surgery, manage orthopedic patients in an outpatient setting, and participate in call rotations. The organization emphasizes a culture of collaboration, opportunity, and purpose, aiming to help people live stronger, healthier lives.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Experience in outpatient evaluation and management.
• Current ACLS Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in orthopedics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the physician in the identification, treatment, and management of orthopedic problems.
• Work as the first assist in surgery.
• Assist physicians in office by performing complete, detailed, and accurate histories, review of patient records, and documentation in EMR system.
• Examine and treat orthopedic patients, to include injections and reductions.
• Establish rapport, educate, and counsel patients and family as to current situation, developing and implementing a treatment plan.
• Maintains and acquires knowledge and skills to perform required duties to meet all office, hospital, state, organizational and licensure requirements.
• Assist with trauma call coverage as part of a regular rotation of a combination of telephonic call during the weekdays and one 24-hour call shift with rounding responsibilities one weekend per month. Total call shifts may average to 4 call shifts per month.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed