Physician Assistant - Ortho Trauma - Per Diem

Stamford Health • Stamford, CT

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About The Position

Stamford Hospital's Department of Orthopedic Surgery is seeking a per diem physician assistant to add to their growing team! The Orthopedic Trauma team is comprised of approximately 13 full time PAs and the program provides 24/7/365 coverage. Orthopedic Trauma Physician Assistants provide care to patients in the Emergency Department, the OR, and the Inpatient Units including total joint arthroplasty, sports medicine, hand, spine, foot & ankle, pediatric, and orthopedic trauma patients. Responsibilities include admission H&Ps, Consultations, Rounding, discharging, and first/second assisting in the OR. The Orthopedic Trauma PAs perform bedside procedures including independent reductions, splinting, casting, arthrocentesis, nailbed repair, etc. The right incumbent will bring several years of OR (first assist) experience. As a Planetree hospital, we are committed to personalizing, humanizing, and demystifying the healthcare experience for patients and their families. Our approach is holistic and encourages healing in all dimensions — mind, body, and spirit.

Requirements

• Must have experience doing orthopedic trauma cases.
• CT Physician Assistant License required upon hire
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required

Nice To Haves

• several years of OR (first assist) experience

Responsibilities

• admission H&Ps
• Consultations
• Rounding
• discharging
• first/second assisting in the OR
• independent reductions
• splinting
• casting
• arthrocentesis
• nailbed repair

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed