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The Department of Orthopedic Surgery is currently looking for a Full-Time Physician Assistant to work with our Orthopedic Surgeons at our Woodside Outpatient Surgery Location. This would be a Monday through Friday position, with potential evening hours.

DUTIES:

As a Physician Assistant in our Orthopedic Department, you will have the opportunity to manage all aspects of care, including medicine, pre-op, and post-op responsibilities. The Physician Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the responsible Attending. Additional responsibilities will include:

  • Opportunity to work with our board-certified and fellowship-trained Orthopedic Surgeons, who specialize in hand, pediatric, sports medicine, and trauma.
  • Assist with procedures such as diagnostic ultrasound and ultrasound-guided injections
  • Perform initial and follow up evaluations, either independently or in conjunction with the physician
  • Order and evaluate x-rays, MRI’s and CT’s
  • Document office encounter notes
  • Perform joint aspiration and injections
  • Casting and splinting
  • Prescribe medications appropriately and manage prescription refill requests
  • Order and monitor physical and/or occupational therapeutic services
  • Respond to patient phone calls to facilitate patient care delivery
  • Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
  • Close wounds
  • Write post-operative orders
  • Complete all necessary paperwork for billing of services.
  • Obtain/maintain hospital privileges at all hospitals where a practice physician has privileges.
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree required. Graduate of an accredited (Accreditation Review Committee for Physician Assistant Programs ARC-PA) program, required.
  • Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant (PA) by the New York State Department of Education, required.
  • Knowledge of EMR/EPIC
  • Minimum of 1-2 years experience in Orthopedic Surgery
  • BLS/ACLS Certification
  • Must have the COVID-19 vaccination prior to starting.
  • Multilingual is a plus

 

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