Physician Assistant

About the role

The Physician Assistant (PA) supports an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in Lower Extremity Joint Replacement & Reconstruction. They work under supervision to deliver high-quality patient care, managing schedules, evaluating new, follow-up, and post-operative patients, and performing in-office procedures and injections.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining and documenting comprehensive patient medical histories.
• Reviewing and interpreting records to determine treatment plans.
• Implementing approved treatment plans and exercising judgment on cases needing additional consultation.
• Ordering diagnostic tests such as radiology and labs.
• Providing patient education on procedures and medications, including controlled substances.
• Sharing on-call duties with the supervising physician.
• Ensuring timely documentation, responding to patient queries, and preparing surgical charts for patient optimization.
• Collaborating effectively with team members to support a busy orthopaedic practice.

Qualifications & Skills

• Master’s degree from an accredited PA or Nurse Practitioner program and NYS licensure.
• Open to experienced PAs and new graduates.
• Strong communication, multitasking, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Traits include being proactive, responsive, confident, resilient, and team-oriented, with a good sense of humor and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.