PA-Orthopedics-3
Core
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with musculoskeletal conditions from admission to discharge, serving as first assist in the Operating Room.
Role type
Physician Assistant (Orthopedics)
Builds
Patient care plans, surgical assistance, discharge summaries
Domain
Healthcare / Orthopedics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
musculoskeletal assessment, surgical care plan implementation, radiology interpretation, medication prescription, operating room assistance, chronic condition management, perioperative risk assessment
Preferred skills
acute medicine experience, orthopedic experience
Technologies
fluoroscopy equipment, electronic medical record systems
Responsibilities
Obtain medical history and perform physical exams for orthopedic patients; implement surgery care plans including wound care and fracture reductions; collaborate with hospitalist teams on co-managed patients; write discharge orders and summaries; order diagnostic tests and consultations; assist in routine and complex surgical procedures; manage chronic medical conditions and prevent complications; facilitate care for the Geriatric Fracture Program; operate fluoroscopy equipment safely.
Seniority
Mid-level clinician