Orthopedic Physician Assistant
Core
Provide comprehensive orthopedic patient care including diagnosis, treatment planning, pre/post-operative orders, and surgical assistance under physician supervision.
Role type
Clinical Physician Assistant (Orthopedics)
Builds
Patient care plans, diagnostic reports, surgical support, and discharge summaries
Domain
Healthcare / Orthopedics
Deliverable
clinical delivery
Required skills
orthopedic diagnosis, treatment planning, surgical assistance, medication management, diagnostic imaging interpretation, patient education, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
problem solving, conflict resolution, diverse population care
Technologies
EMG, ECG, CT, MRI, bone scans, Wound Vac
Responsibilities
Perform history and physical exams, formulate differential diagnoses, order and interpret lab/imaging studies, perform joint aspirations and injections, assist in surgeries, write pre/post-operative orders, educate patients on preventive care, maintain medical records, facilitate care transitions, monitor incoming patient requests
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC