Temporary Physician Assistant - Dallas - Texas Orthopaedic Associates

ORTHOLONESTAR•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a temporary part-time Physician Assistant to assist with shoulder and elbow surgeries as a Surgical First Assist for an Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Shoulder and Elbow surgery and reconstruction. This role offers a work schedule of 1-2 days per week, on Wednesdays and most Fridays, for the duration of each surgical day. This is a temporary position for three months starting July 1, 2026, to fill the position of a permanent employee on leave.

Requirements

Master's in physician assistant studies with licensure to practice in the state of Texas
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide on all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret insurance co-pays and deductibles
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Ability to navigate electronic medical records systems for routine patient documentation and orders

Nice To Haves

Surgical experience preferred

Responsibilities

Positioning of patients for surgery
Surgical draping and sterile technique
Primary surgical assistance
Wound closure
Application of splints or slings
Post-operative documentation and orders
Provides excellent customer service to patients by listening and appropriately serving patients
Contributes to an overall positive work atmosphere through actions and attitude
Relays relevant information to the appropriate internal staff
Counsel and educate patients
Reports abnormal observations of patient condition or problems voiced by the patient immediately to physician/physician assistant
Relays instructions to patients or family members as directed by the physician/physician assistant
Complies with HIPAA procedures
Comply with our organization’s policies and procedures, code of conduct