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About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• NCCPA certification required
• Eligible for or currently holding a Georgia Physician Assistant license
• DEA certification or eligibility, if applicable
• BLS and ACLS certifications required or obtained within organizational guidelines

Nice To Haves

• New graduates are encouraged to apply
• Previous orthopaedic, surgical, emergency medicine, trauma, or inpatient experience preferred but not required
• Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced trauma environment
• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centered care
• Interest in orthopaedics, trauma surgery, and procedural medicine
• Eagerness to learn from a highly experienced trauma team

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, assess, and manage orthopaedic trauma patients in the inpatient setting
• Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians
• Respond to orthopaedic trauma consults and patient care needs during overnight hours
• Assist in the management of fractures, musculoskeletal injuries, and post-operative patients
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic studies
• Perform procedures within scope of practice and according to departmental training and competency standards
• Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members
• Document patient encounters, treatment plans, and procedural notes in the electronic medical record
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental educational activities
• Ensure compliance with organizational, state, and federal regulatory requirements

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program