Ortho PA Bridgeport Hospital (Per Diem)

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the Yale New Haven Health System Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique?

We are seeking an experienced Per Diem Orthopedic Physician Assistant to support our Orthopedic Surgery team. In this role, the PA will collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons, providing care in the operating room, inpatient units, and outpatient settings as needed. The ideal candidate will have prior orthopedic experience and be comfortable serving as First Assist during orthopedic procedures.

Position Highlights

• Per Diem / As-Needed Physician Assistant role
• Opportunity to support the orthopedic surgery team across OR, inpatient, and outpatient settings
• Collaborative, team-based environment with experienced orthopedic surgeons
• Exposure to a variety of orthopedic surgical cases and patient populations
• Flexible scheduling based on departmental needs

Responsibilities

• Serve as First Assist in the operating room during orthopedic surgical procedures
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, histories, and physical exams
• Absorb and manage patient care plans
• Assist with pre-operative and post-operative patient management
• Participate in inpatient rounding on orthopedic surgical patients when needed
• Provide outpatient follow-up care for orthopedic patients
• Order and interpret diagnostic imaging and laboratory tests
• Perform procedures such as joint injections, splinting, casting, and wound care
• Collaborate with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement treatment plans
• Educate patients and families regarding procedures, recovery, and rehabilitation
• Document patient encounters accurately in the electronic medical record

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Board Certified Physician Assistant (NCCPA)
• Active state PA license or eligibility to obtain
• Orthopedic surgery experience REQUIRED
• Operating room First Assist experience REQUIRED
• Ability to work independently and efficiently in a surgical environment
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills