Physician Assistant- Inpatient Orthopedics- Optional/PRN

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant supports inpatient orthopedic care at Good Samaritan Hospital and Bethesda North Hospital in a flexible PRN/optional role. The position provides coverage for weekends, holidays, and staff PTO, with a required weekend shift at least once every 4–6 weeks. The Physician Assistant must be available to work at both locations. Under direct physician supervision, this clinician manages patients by providing primary health care and case management, focusing on disease prevention and management of minor, chronic, and acute illness in collaboration with the supervising physician. The role works closely with the multidisciplinary team to establish realistic goals and comprehensive plans of care. During inpatient stays, the Physician Assistant helps arrange appropriate post-discharge care and coordinate with patients’ primary care physicians. The position requires strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, flexibility, initiative, effective communication, and competence in evaluating, working up, and managing acute inpatients. The Physician Assistant participates in departmental quality assurance programs and completes required annual continuing medical education credits. The posting describes career growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, with competitive pay based on education and experience.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program with a BA/BS, plus 2 years of post-graduate evaluation.
Physician Assistant qualification.
NCCPA certification, including passing the initial NCCPA board exam and recertification every 6 years.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) and ACLS.
3–4 years of experience as a Physician Assistant.
Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal relations and problem-solving skills.
Strong interest in acute patient care in an inpatient setting.
Must be available to work at both Good Samaritan Hospital and Bethesda North Hospital.

Responsibilities

Perform patient assessments, histories, and physical examinations and write treatment plans with assistance from the collaborating or supervising physician and others in the group practice.
Evaluate, work up, and manage acute inpatients.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to establish patient goals and plans of care.
Coordinate care with patients’ primary care physicians during inpatient stays and arrange appropriate care after discharge.
Participate in departmental quality assurance programs.
Complete annual required continuing medical education credits.
Provide coverage for weekends, holidays, and PTO, including at least one weekend shift every 4–6 weeks.
Demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and effective communication.