Physician Assistant

Westchester Medical Center • Valhalla, NY

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About The Position

The Inpatient Orthopedic Physician Assistant will work alongside board-certified orthopedic surgeons in Westchester Medical Center’s Orthopedic Surgery Program, caring for medically complex patients with orthopedic conditions, injuries, and traumatic musculoskeletal injuries. The PA collaborates with surgeons, physicians, nursing staff, and the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide safe, efficient, high-quality care throughout hospitalization.

The role includes inpatient consultations, daily patient assessment and management, postoperative care, orthopedic trauma evaluations, operating room assistance, and discharge-planning coordination. The PA supports continuity of care, timely clinical decision-making, diagnosis and treatment planning, coordination of longitudinal care, and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

Requirements

• NCCPA certification.
• Possess or be eligible to obtain an active applicable New York State license.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in orthopedic surgery, oncology, surgical oncology, or a related specialty.
• Highly motivated new graduates with interest and abilities in orthopedic surgery are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations for new and follow-up orthopedic patients.
• Evaluate and manage patients admitted with acute and chronic orthopedic conditions, fractures, musculoskeletal injuries, and postoperative orthopedic needs.
• Participate in daily inpatient rounds and monitor patients’ clinical progress.
• Review diagnostic imaging, laboratory results, and other pertinent clinical data.
• Develop, implement, and modify treatment plans within the PA’s authorized scope of practice.
• Perform procedures within scope of practice and institutional policy.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, surgical plans, postoperative expectations, surveillance protocols, and symptom management.
• Provide inpatient consultations, postoperative care, and orthopedic trauma evaluations.
• Assist in the operating room.
• Coordinate discharge planning.

Benefits

• Comprehensive salary and benefit package.
• Malpractice coverage.
• CME allowance.
• PSLF.
• 401(k).
• Opportunities for continued professional development, mentoring, and career advancement.
• Collaborative support services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed