Physician Assistant - OR First Assist/Hospital Rounding/Consults & Post Operative Care

Premier Orthopaedics • West Goshen Township, PA

41d • Onsite

About The Position

Premier Orthopaedics, in partnership with Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Physician Assistant to provide support to a Spine Surgeon at Chester County Hospital. As two of the region’s most respected providers of orthopedic and upper extremity care, we offer a collaborative, patient-focused environment that prioritizes clinical excellence, innovation, and ongoing professional development. The Physician Assistant functions as an integral member of the healthcare team, providing patient care in the hospital and operating room.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Active and unrestricted Pennsylvania Physician Assistant (or eligibility to obtain).
• Minimum of 1 year as a Physician Assistant with Spine OR Experience.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Athena or other EMR systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient health status, including state of wellness, compliance with a care plan, and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Provides acute and chronic patient care, including obtaining medical histories, performing physical examinations, monitoring therapies, administering injections and medications, and suturing wounds.
• Triages patient calls and evaluates patient concerns, providing appropriate recommendations and follow-up.
• Responds to emergencies, including the use of CPR and other emergency interventions within the scope of practice.
• Documents patient information, assessments, treatment plans, and care provided in the electronic medical record while maintaining accurate patient statistics.
• Educates patients and their families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, surgical procedures, medications, rehabilitation, and follow-up care.
• Provides continuity of care throughout the patient's treatment journey.
• First assists physicians during surgical procedures in the operating room.
• Prepares patients for surgery by reviewing medical histories, imaging, laboratory results, and surgical plans.
• Performs pre-operative and post-operative patient assessments.
• Assists with patient positioning, sterile preparation, draping, and maintaining a sterile surgical field.
• Performs surgical first-assist duties including tissue handling, retraction, exposure, hemostasis, suctioning, wound irrigation, and use of surgical instrumentation.
• Closes surgical incisions using sutures, staples, skin adhesives, or other approved closure techniques as delegated by the surgeon.
• Applies surgical dressings, splints, braces, casts, and other immobilization devices as appropriate.
• Assists with fracture reductions, joint aspirations, injections, and other office-based or hospital procedures within scope of practice.
• Collaborates with anesthesia providers, operating room nurses, surgical technologists, and other perioperative staff to ensure safe and efficient patient care.
• Monitors patients for post-operative complications and communicates concerns promptly to the supervising physician.
• Participates in post-operative rounds, discharge planning, and coordination of follow-up care.
• Ensures compliance with infection prevention, patient safety, and regulatory standards throughout the perioperative process.
• Participates in hospital rounds and evaluates hospitalized patients.
• Responds to patient calls received after hours and on weekends, as required by the practice.
• Consults and collaborates with physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, therapists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with all HIPAA and organizational policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned that are consistent with the role of a Physician Assistant and within the scope of licensure and certification.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary plus bonus potential based on productivity
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans
• 100% employer-paid life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer Safe Harbor contribution and additional discretionary profit sharing
• Benefits are effective on your hire date (for full-time employees)
• Generous paid sick and vacation time
• 7 paid holidays annually
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee referral reward program

What This Job Offers

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