Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Trauma Medicine

About the role

As a Physician Assistant (PA) in Orthopedic Trauma Medicine, you will be the first to work with a team of healthcare professionals committed to providing compassionate care and excellent patient experience. In this new role, you will work alongside a well-established group of 3 orthopedic surgeons and 5 PAs managing patients at the McKay-Dee Hospital, McKay-Dee Orthopedic South Clinic, and our new developing Orthopedic Urgent Care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating and treating orthopedic injuries such as minor procedures including reductions, injections, laceration repair, and wound care
• Having a multidisciplinary approach to providing care and enjoying working in a team setting
• Up to $7,500 in relocation assistance, if applicable

Requirements

• PA degree from a fully accredited program
• At least 1-2 years of experience as a PA in orthopedic trauma – preferred
• New Grads are welcome to apply with the requirement of having successfully completed an orthopedic rotation
• Active, unobstructed Utah license, or the ability to obtain one
• BLS certification and DEA
• Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Health’s credentialing process

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have 1+ years of PA experience. Ortho and/or urgent care experience is highly preferred.

Skills

Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time. Location: Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital Work City Ogden Work State Utah Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Benefits

We care about your well-being which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package. In addition, we offer paid time off, license reimbursement, malpractice insurance coverage, and an annual CME allowance to support your continuous growth and development.

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $57.33 - $88.47

Schedule

Full time, 40 hours/week with rotating call shifts. Shifts will be Monday through Friday approximately 2pm – 9pm and rotating Saturdays 9am – 3pm.