Physician Assistant

About the role

This Physician Assistant position is a critical component of Connecticut Orthopaedics, the #1 Physician Practice in Orthopaedics in Connecticut for two consecutive years. The role involves managing orthopaedic patients, including evaluating and diagnosing new and existing conditions, pre-op and post-op management, and surgical first assist. You will work closely with our operations team and physicians.

Location & Schedule

Trumbull and Fairfield, CT. Monday-Friday with one weekend shift per month (comp time provided during the week).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat new and existing patients’ orthopaedic conditions
• Provide medical services and advice for acute and chronic orthopaedic medical conditions
• Provide surgical assistance
• Establish patients’ plan of care
• Manage acute and chronic musculoskeletal medical conditions
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as x-rays
• Document patient status, treatment procedures, and progress notes in medical charts, ensuring all orders are signed and dated
• Conduct follow-up patient care
• Provide health education to patients and families and participate in community health education
• Supervise and/or coordinate the activities of patient care and support staff within the clinical setting
• Prescribe medications, including narcotics and controlled substances, with supervising physician’s documentation
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor

Requirements

• Licensure requirements of the state of jurisdiction
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program
• 2-4 years of clinical experience required; orthopaedic-specific experience preferred

Skills

• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Strong documentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and electronic medical record systems
• Ability to troubleshoot, strong decision-making, and judgment
• Action-oriented, approachable, and maintains composure during conflict
• Team player with experience building and fostering teamwork

Benefits

• Competitive salary and sign-on bonus
• 401(k) contributions and company-paid life insurance
• Generous PTO and paid holidays for work-life balance
• Access to training, development opportunities, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Uniform allowance
• Free parking
• Reimbursement for credentialing fees
• CEU allowance and days