Orthopedic Physician Assistant

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS) has an excellent opportunity for a full-time (4/10 hour shifts) Physician Assistant to join its team. This well-regarded practice is committed to superior clinical outcomes and provides a highly collegial and supportive work environment. Robust compensation (including generous call pay) and benefits package offered including 5 weeks PTO and continuing education allowance. Office locations include Greenwich, Stamford, and Wilton, CT.

ONS is a multi-specialty orthopaedic and neurosurgery practice that has served patients throughout the New York Metropolitan area for more than 20 years. The 33 ONS fellowship trained physicians provide expertise in the full spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries, sports medicine, minimally invasive orthopedic, spine and brain surgery, joint replacement, and trauma. ONS provides onsite digital imaging and state-of-the art physical therapy and MRI. ONS also operates a world class AAAHC accredited ASC in Stamford, CT.

Responsibilities:

Performs and documents history and physicals of pre-operative patients. Prepares documentation for consent on admit
Assists with post-operative checks, including wound evaluations and dressing changes
Performs in-office procedures such as cast/splint placements and removals, suture removal and wound care, staple removals, and managing infection
Collects and/or prepares samples, such as wound cultures or joint fluid from patients for testing
Administers medications, orally or by subcutaneous injection when indicated
Renews medications, as needed for patients in office, phone, or electronically
Orders X-rays, laboratory tests, physical therapy renewals, CT/MRI and other diagnostic tests as needed
Makes post-operative calls to patients at home to check on status when indicated
Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and patient teaching
Participates in Urgent Care coverage
Participates in rotating PA on call coverage, which includes after hours phone coverage
Assists physicians with fluoroscopic epidural injections when needed
First assists in all surgeries with attending physicians
Assures all films, X-rays, MRIs, etc. are up on monitors prior to surgeries
Handles all emergency room consultations and admissions
Provides quality in-patient care including rounds, progress notes, dressing changes, and follows lab results
Handles post-op orders for all cases covered
Coordinates discharge of patient including clinical resume and all other required documentation

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Requirements:

Master's degree
Connecticut PA license
NCCPA Certified
DEA and Connecticut Controlled Substances License
BLS and ACLS Certified
Minimum one-year orthopedic or surgical experience preferred, new grads invited to apply with an orthopedic surgery rotation
Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

We are an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as "protected characteristics").