Physician Assistant - Orthopedics

Main Line Health • Paoli, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Could you be our next Sports Medicine Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner within Orthopedics at Paoli Hospital? Your care makes a difference for our patients! Our Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners can work in either an Inpatient or Outpatient setting alongside of the attending physician providing excellent patient care. They are a strong patient advocate within the medical system and will help write orders for testing and therapy, while working with multidisciplinary teams. The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner will also provide education to the patient and family on discharge instructions, medications, and addressing any concerns, while making sure the patient is transition to the appropriate level of care. Documentation is completed in EPIC to ensure patients plan and progress. Invest in furthering your education through seeking certifications or advanced degrees by taking advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement! This position is eligible for up to $6,000 per year based upon your Full or Part Time status. Like our patients, the Main Line Health Family encompasses a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Just as each of our patients requires a personalized care plan, each of our employees, physicians, and volunteers, bring distinctive talents to Main Line Health. Regardless of our unique design, we all share a purpose: providing superior service and care.

Requirements

• Two (2) years’ experience as physician assistant or Board eligible graduate preferred in Orthopedics.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in an interdisciplinary environment.
• Bachelor of Science degree or more in a physical science required.
• Must be a graduate of an accredited physician assistant/surgical assistant program.
• Must be certified or new graduate who is eligible for certification by the NCCPA (National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants).
• Active license with Pennsylvania State Board of Medical Education and Licensure's certification required.
• Provider BLS (American Heart Assoc/American Red Cross) required.
• Successful completion of the MLH credentialing process through the Medical Staff office, with temporary or permanent privileges approved.
• RNFA required for Nurse Practitioner.
• Must wear a respirator as part of the job requirement.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS certification preferred.
• May require PALS.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent patient care in an Inpatient or Outpatient setting alongside the attending physician.
• Act as a strong patient advocate within the medical system.
• Write orders for testing and therapy.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide education to the patient and family on discharge instructions, medications, and addressing any concerns.
• Ensure the patient is transitioned to the appropriate level of care.
• Complete documentation in EPIC to ensure patients plan and progress.

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 per year based upon Full or Part Time status.
• Up to 240 hours of paid time off per year based on Full or Part Time status.
• Employee discounts to various activities, services, and vendors.
• Free employee parking.

What This Job Offers

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