Physician Assistant - Orthopedics (LG Health @ Parkesburg & Lancaster)

Physician Assistant - Orthopedics (LG Health @ Parkesburg & Lancaster)

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We are seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to join Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Physicians Orthopaedics, a busy and rapidly growing practice with a strong focus on teamwork and the patient experience. Our aim is to provide patient care in a kinder, gentler way by focusing on each individual patient and his or her unique circumstances. The ideal candidate should possess exceptional clinical skills, a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. In this role, you will have the opportunity to use your expertise to provide comprehensive orthopedic care to our patients, work closely with the supervising physician, and contribute to a positive patient experience. If you are a driven healthcare professional with a passion for patient care, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. New graduates will be considered.

This Physician Assistant role would include a combination of outpatient and operative responsibilities for our orthopaedic patients, including on-call responsibilities. The office location would be in Parkesburg; however, travel would be required to Lancaster General Hospital on surgery days. The APP will be supporting an Orthopedic surgeon with a focus on joint replacements and general orthopedics. This APP will oversee post-operative care in the outpatient setting, perform minor procedures such as joint injections, complete workup for new consultations to our practice as well as fulfilling the first assistant role in the OR approximately 2 days/week.

Hours: Fulltime (1.0 FTE), with hours generally falling between 7am - 5pm. This position includes rotating weekend call every 6-8 weeks with occasional weeknight call. Rotating holiday coverage.

Position Requirements:

• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant by PA Board of Medicine.
• Graduate of Accredited Physician Assistant training program.
• Minimum one-year experience as a Physician Assistant is preferred.

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