Physician Assistant - Orthopaedic Hand and Wrist

About the Practice

Princeton Orthopaedic Associates (POA), a division of OrthoNJ, is a Community of Extraordinary Care professionals serving Central New Jersey since 1974. With 29 physicians, including 19 Orthopaedic surgeons, across 7 office locations, urgent care centers, and a surgical center, POA operates as an outcome-focused orthopaedic practice that combines extraordinary talent, advanced techniques, and cutting-edge tools with compassionate service. As part of New Jersey's largest independent orthopaedic group practice, POA physicians work collaboratively to provide personalized, patient-centered care while maintaining the values and autonomy of the private practice model.

Princeton Orthopaedic Associates is built on a foundation of compassion, patient focus, quality, collaboration, honesty, and excellence. We foster a culture where every team member is expected to embody these values, hold themselves and colleagues accountable to high standards, and contribute to continuous improvement through feedback, learning from mistakes, and celebrating successes together.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled, conscientious, and compassionate Physician Assistant specializing in Hand and Wrist care to join our dynamic healthcare team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive patient assessments, assist in surgical procedures, and deliver specialized treatment for hand and wrist conditions within a multidisciplinary setting. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on delivering exceptional patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside assigned physician(s), splitting time between the OR and clinic to perform physical exams, assist in surgery, conduct hospital rounds, and manage care plans (including casting, splinting, and prescribing within scope).
• Promptly and accurately maintain complete medical, billing, and surgical records, including dictations, orders, and discharge summaries.
• Demonstrate strong clinical judgment and independent decision-making while driving efficient patient workflow and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an ARC-PA accredited program.
• Active PA-C national certification and current New Jersey Physician Assistant licensure.
• Proficient in patient exams, diagnostic imaging interpretation, EMR charting, and routine orthopedic procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work seamlessly across interdisciplinary clinical and surgical teams.
• Prior clinical or hospital experience preferred (orthopaedic or hand & wrist background a strong plus).
• Experience in critical care, hospital medicine, or trauma centers is highly valued.
• Proficiency in various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as suturing, injections, and wound management.

Pay

The hiring range for this role is $100,000 - $164,000 annually. Compensation is determined based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, relevant experience, and geographic location. Certain roles may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as bonuses or incentive pay.

Benefits

Eligible full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan.