Orthopedic PA – Clinic, OR & Inpatient Care - Rural Practice

Rochester Regional Health

15d•$100,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Orthopedics at Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to join their growing, collaborative orthopedic team at UMMC. This role is an integral part of the practice, partnering with experienced orthopedic surgeons and a multidisciplinary care team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered musculoskeletal care. It offers an excellent opportunity to build a broad orthopedic skill set through a combination of clinic, surgical first assist, inpatient care, and perioperative management. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

BS (Required)
RPA - Registered Physician Assistant - NYS Office of Professions
Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning.
Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments.
High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns.
Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus.
Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation.
TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

Nice To Haves

New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, and manage operative and non-operative orthopedic conditions
Independently manage patients in the outpatient clinic and develop treatment plans
First assist in orthopedic surgical cases and provide perioperative care
Provide inpatient orthopedic coverage and manage acute patient needs
Participate in APP first-call coverage and required weekend rotation
Order and interpret diagnostic testing, prescribe medications, and perform procedures such as joint injections
Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons and the multidisciplinary care team to provide high-quality, patient-centered care