Physician Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Current Rhode Island licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, as applicable.
• Graduation from an accredited PA or NP program.
• National certification appropriate to the provider’s discipline.
• Prior orthopedic clinical experience.
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to obtain and maintain hospital privileges and credentials consistent with the position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience assisting in orthopedic surgery is strongly preferred.
• Experience with surgical patients, postoperative care, and outpatient follow-up is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist orthopedic surgeons in the operating room with procedures, providing intraoperative support within training, credentials, and scope of practice.
• Conduct preoperative patient assessments, review medical histories, coordinate diagnostic testing, and assist with surgical preparation.
• Evaluate patients after surgery, monitor recovery, assess wounds, review imaging, and assist with postoperative treatment planning.
• Conduct orthopedic office visits, assess patient progress, manage follow-up care, and reinforce treatment and rehabilitation plans.
• Evaluate patients with orthopedic conditions, musculoskeletal injuries, fractures, joint disorders, and other musculoskeletal complaints.
• Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, nursing staff, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records, and comply with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.