Physician Assistant - Hospital Based

PHSC • West Goshen Township, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Premier Orthopaedics, in partnership with Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Physician Assistant or Nurse Practioner for Chester County Hospital. As two of the region’s most respected providers of orthopedic and upper extremity care, we offer a collaborative, patient-focused environment that prioritizes clinical excellence, innovation, and ongoing professional development.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Active and unrestricted Pennsylvania Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (or eligibility to obtain).
• Minimum of 1 year as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, ideally in an orthopaedic environment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Athena or other EMR systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing Hospital Rounding and Inpatient Orthopaedic and Spine Consults at Chester County Hospital.
• Support all physicians that go to Chester County Hospital.
• Respond to consultation requests from the Emergency Department (ED), Intensive Care Units (ICU), and internal medicine floors.
• Perform comprehensive musculoskeletal exams, order and interpret imaging (X-rays, CTs, MRIs), and review relevant laboratory data.
• Formulate and initiate evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with the attending orthopedic surgeon.
• Perform urgent bedside procedures, including joint aspirations and injections, and splinting, casting, and traction application.
• Conduct daily rounds on all hospitalized orthopedic patients (post-operative and non-operative admissions).
• Monitor post-operative recovery, manage acute pain, optimize fluid balance, and address common medical complications.
• Partner closely with physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT), case management, and nursing staff to advance the patient's mobility and care goals.
• Facilitate safe and efficient discharges by reconciling medications, arranging home health or acute rehab placements, and writing detailed discharge summaries.
• Counsel patients and families on weight-bearing restrictions, wound care, signs of infection, and outpatient follow-up schedules.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary plus bonus potential based on productivity
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans
• 100% employer-paid life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer Safe Harbor contribution and additional discretionary profit sharing
• Benefits are effective on your hire date (for full-time employees)
• Generous paid sick and vacation time
• 7 paid holidays annually
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee referral reward program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level