Physician Assistant- Greenville, SC ( No Call/ No Weekends)

Barbour Orthopaedics & Spine of SC LLC•Greenville, SC

11h

About The Position

Barbour Orthopaedics is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join its team in Greenville, South Carolina. The practice provides orthopedic care using advanced medical techniques and technology, with a patient-centered approach and a collaborative environment. The Physician Assistant acts as an extension of the physician, delivering patient care through examinations, diagnostic evaluation, preliminary diagnoses, and recommendations to the attending physician. The role also includes helping patients understand their treatment plans and providing care across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
NCCPA certified.
Active Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license.
At least two years of clinical experience in orthopaedics, urgent care, sports medicine, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive patient evaluations, including histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic testing.
Formulate treatment plans in collaboration with supervising orthopedic physicians.
Order, interpret, and review diagnostic studies, including X-rays, MRI, CT, and laboratory tests.
Provide pre-operative and post-operative patient care, education, and follow-up.
Assist surgeons in the operating room, including first-assist duties.
Perform procedures such as joint injections, wound care, casting, splinting, and suturing.
Manage inpatient and outpatient orthopedic cases.
Document patient encounters accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Participate in patient education, counseling, and care coordination.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team to optimize patient outcomes.
Maintain current knowledge of orthopedic best practices, guidelines, and standards.
Ensure patients have a complete understanding of their treatment plans.