Physician Assistant Resident

Direct Orthopedic Care•Addison, TX

102d•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Orthopedic Care PA Residency Program offers a unique and comprehensive educational curriculum for graduate physician assistants, focusing on advanced training in orthopedic surgery, non-operative sports medicine, and injury prevention. The program aims to optimize patient care efficiency, foster teamwork among healthcare professionals, and develop residents' understanding of orthopedic subspecialties, physical exam skills, critical thinking, decision-making, and operative techniques. Graduates will be equipped to practice independently in nonoperative orthopedics and retain highly qualified PAs seeking to enhance their skills. The curriculum is structured around Academics, Clinical Skills, and Professional Development & Leadership, incorporating a didactic portion similar to PGY-1 orthopedic surgery residents, utilizing Orthobullets and CAQ exam topics. Residents will gain experience in outpatient clinics, first-assist in the operating room, and exposure to radiology, musculoskeletal ultrasound, sports rehabilitation, regenerative medicine, and pediatric orthopedics, with specific rotations in sports medicine, arthroplasty, upper extremity, orthobiologics, spine, hand, and pediatrics. An in-depth orientation provides foundational skills for success.

Requirements

Graduate from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program
NCCPA certified (may apply and interview if eligible)
Transcripts from physician assistant program
2 letters of recommendation
Current CV
Personal Statement
Texas PA license (or pending application)

Nice To Haves

Highly energetic physician assistants
Passionate about orthopedics
Looking to improve clinical skills
Looking to improve knowledge of how to build a successful nonoperative orthopedic surgical practice

Responsibilities

Provide excellent and appropriate patient care.
Optimize efficiency in managing patient injuries in clinic and operating suites.
Assist in developing patient care processes and protocols for timely patient recovery.
Work collaboratively as a team with physicians, fellow PAs, therapists, nurses, medical assistants, radiologic and surgical techs, and all other ancillary staff.
Gain an in-depth understanding of multiple subspecialties within orthopedics.
Demonstrate highly effective physical exam skills, critical thinking, decision making, and operative techniques including first assist.
Enhance skills and education in orthopedic surgery.
Develop healthcare business skills required for independent practice in nonoperative orthopedics.
Participate in outpatient clinics.
Perform first-assist duties in the operating room.
Gain exposure to radiology, musculoskeletal ultrasound, sports rehabilitation, regenerative medicine, and pediatric orthopedics.
Gain experience in sports medicine, arthroplasty, upper extremity, orthobiologics, spine, hand, and pediatrics.