Physician Assistant - Sports Medicine Specialty

Huntsville Hospital Health System • Huntsville, AL

11h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Orthopaedic Center is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Physician Assistant (PA) to work directly with one of TOC's established, board-certified orthopedic sports surgeons. This is an office and surgical-based position with a typical five-day work week, working in our Huntsville, Madison, and Decatur office locations on a rotational basis. Minimal call duties and weekend obligations. The PA's duties will include, but are not limited to, diagnosing and managing acute and chronic sports and activity-related injuries, focusing on shoulders, elbows and knees. Running concurrent and independent clinics, referring for diagnostic treatments/test, ordering and reviewing lab results, evaluating X-Ray, CT scan, and MRI results. Providing clear, concise, and accurate information in the EMR. Assisting in surgery.

Requirements

• HS/GED required.
• Must have a current NCCPA certification.
• Must be licensed to practice in Alabama.
• Highly self-motivated and driven with a strong work ethic.
• Able to work independently.
• Confident in making clinical decisions and managing patient care.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with the orthopedic surgeon and healthcare team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Desire for continued learning.
• Compassionate and patient-centered with good interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or interest in sports medicine and orthopaedics is a plus but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and managing acute and chronic sports and activity-related injuries, focusing on shoulders, elbows and knees.
• Running concurrent and independent clinics.
• Referring for diagnostic treatments/test.
• Ordering and reviewing lab results.
• Evaluating X-Ray, CT scan, and MRI results.
• Providing clear, concise, and accurate information in the EMR.
• Assisting in surgery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED