Outpatient Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery
Core
Independent outpatient workup and management of orthopedic conditions including spine, joints, hand, sports, and trauma.
Role type
Outpatient Physician Assistant (Orthopedic Surgery)
Builds
Patient care plans, diagnostic studies, and treatment interventions for orthopedic conditions
Domain
Healthcare / Orthopedic Surgery
Required skills
Orthopedic patient evaluation, diagnostic imaging interpretation, medication management, surgical assistance, patient counseling, discharge planning, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Spine/joints/hand/sports/trauma experience, independent patient management
Technologies
EMG, ECG, X-ray, CT, MRI, bone scans, Wound Vac
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive history and physical exams, order and interpret diagnostic studies, perform therapeutic procedures (injections, reductions, casting), assist in surgery, manage inpatient rounds and discharge planning, educate patients on preventive care
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC