Orthopedic Physician Assistant - Wakefield, RI

Spire Orthopedic Partners•Wakefield, RI

About The Position

Ortho Rhode Island (ORI) has an excellent opportunity for a full-time Physician Assistant to join its dynamic and growing team. The PA will provide clinical and surgical support to a busy, well-established sports medicine/total joint replacement surgeon. This highly regarded practice is committed to delivering superior clinical outcomes and fosters a collegial, team-oriented work environment. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including five weeks of PTO and a continuing education allowance.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
NCCPA certified
Valid Rhode Island license (or eligibility to obtain one)
Any combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position
Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

First Surgical Assistant
Hospital Admissions and Consultations
Inpatient Rounds
Comprehensive evaluation and treatment of a full range of Orthopedic injuries and conditions
Orders and interprets test/lab studies including X-ray, MRI, CT Scan, EMG/NCS Bone Scan, blood tests, urinalysis, wound cultures and synovial fluid analysis
Consults with physicians as needed and refers to physicians for more complicated medical cases or cases that are not a routine part of a PA’s scope of work.
Provides therapeutic treatments including oral medications, corticosteroid injections, applications of casts, splints, braces and prescribes physical and occupational therapies
Performs minor office/emergency room procedures including fracture closed reduction, laceration repair, and I&D of abscess
Provides patient and family education and instructions.
Responsible for maintaining patient confidentiality.
Documents patient encounters according to state & federal guidelines.
Other Duties as Assigned