Orthopedic Physician Assistant

Orthopedic Associates of Dutchess County (OADC) has an excellent opportunity for a full-time Physician Assistant to join its team in New Windsor, NY. This well-regarded, state-of-the-art practice is committed to superior clinical outcomes and provides a highly collegial and supportive work environment. Four-day work schedule offered and no call requirement. Five weeks of PTO.

Founded in 1975, OADC and its fellowship trained surgeons provide Hudson Valley communities with advanced, accessible and vertically integrated orthopedic care. With 26 sub-specialty trained physicians practicing across five clinical locations and a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center, OADC is the largest and most established practice in its markets. The physicians provide expertise in the full spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries including sports medicine, minimally invasive orthopedic spine surgery, total joint replacement, foot/ankle, hand/upper extremity, and pain management.

Highlights:

Participates in daily patient rounds, writes progress notes, conducts patient education, counsels on preventative care
Holds/Manages a clinic schedule to assist with post operative appointments, urgent walk in visits, follow up visits and new patients
Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients; reviews patient records, interpreting and integrating data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed, including, but not limited to, x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests.
Assists in surgical cases
Sutures wounds and provides wound care and infection management
Prepares written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances
Prepares discharge summaries
Performs a complete physical exam and records findings
Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures
Administers injections, immunizations, and oral medications
Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention; instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions
Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation
Performs independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations
Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits
Documents in patient charts based on practices compliance requirements
Completes coding timely and accurately
Hospital affiliations include Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall, Eastern Orange Surgical Center
Four-day work schedule (40 hours)
Mod Med EMR
Highly competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package (including CME allowance and 5 weeks PTO)

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Requirements:

NYS License
DEA
NCCPA Certification
Minimum of 1 year of experience in an Orthopedic setting; surgical experience required
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").