Physician Assistant – Orthopedic Surgery

French Consulting•Fort Carson, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Evans Army Community Hospital is hiring Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistants to provide clinic, inpatient, and perioperative care alongside a collaborating orthopedic surgeon. You will help patients of all ages recover from injuries and conditions of the extremities, spine, and related structures. If you enjoy a hands-on role that blends clinic work, casting and injections, and first assisting in the OR, this position offers the variety and autonomy you are looking for.

Requirements

Graduate of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the ARC-PA
At least 24 months within the last 36 months actively practicing as an Orthopedic Surgery PA (or in training)
Demonstrated clinical and surgical first-assistant competency, verifiable through clinical and surgical activity logs from prior institutions
Current NCCPA certification
Current BLS, ALS, and PALS certifications, maintained at your own expense
Current, valid, unrestricted PA license
Held in the U.S. jurisdiction where services are performed (Colorado)
Must remain free of limitations, stipulations, or pending adverse actions
U.S. citizenship (required for all positions on this contract)
Ability to submit a complete credentialing package within 30 days
Meet DoD health requirements before placement
Hepatitis B series with a positive titer; MMR and varicella (series or positive titer)
Annual influenza vaccine and tuberculosis screening (2-step PPD or QuantiFERON)

Nice To Haves

A skilled orthopedic PA who is proficient in casting, injections, and surgical first assisting
Comfortable exercising independent judgment while working within a collaborative care model
Calm and decisive when patients present with emergent conditions
A strong communicator who works well with surgeons, nurses, and patients
Organized, detail-oriented, and committed to accurate documentation

Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and consult on conditions, illnesses, and injuries of the extremities, spine, and associated structures for patients of all ages
Obtain and evaluate medical histories, perform physical exams, and order labs, radiographs, ECGs, and other studies
Perform non-operative management of fractures, including orthopedic casting and injections
Assess, stabilize, and determine the disposition of patients with emergent conditions per medical staff policy
Counsel patients on medical problems, medications, expected treatment effects, and health maintenance
Assist the orthopedic surgeons in the operating room as a surgical first assistant
Provide perioperative care in conjunction with the treating surgeon
Admit patients and perform inpatient rounds under the direction of the orthopedic surgeon
Administer lifesaving procedures and medications in emergencies pending physician availability
Coordinate care with the healthcare team and initiate consultations to other specialties as needed
Make entries in patient records and complete narrative summaries and other documentation
Participate in monthly peer review and quality assurance chart reviews when requested
Attend patient care conferences and professional staff meetings related to your assigned cases
Instruct other team members on preventive medicine and related clinical topics