Orthopedic Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant (PA) in Orthopedics

To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by: providing acute, episodic outpatient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, consultation and education as a certified Physician Assistant, trained in a clinical specialty.

Health First seeking a skilled and motivated Physician Assistant (PA) with a passion for orthopedics to join a growing, high-performing team. This is a dynamic opportunity to work side-by-side with an elite orthopedic surgeon, supporting cases across all ages and playing an integral role both in the OR and in patient care continuity.

What You'll Do:

• Assist in a wide range of orthopedic procedures
• Seeing a range of workers compensation, same day ortho access and bone wellness.
• Serve as a clinical resource and point of access for fellow providers within the practice
• Injection and PRP experience preferred.
• Participate in hospital call for ortho spine.
• Contribute to clinic operations as patient volume ramps up

What You'll Work With:

• A collaborative team environment including multiple physicians and experienced APPs
• A growing patient base with the opportunity to scale quickly to 20+ patients per day in clinic
• Potential surgical volume offering hands-on experience and skill development

What We're Looking For:

• Physician Assistant with surgical experience required
• Strong interest or background in orthopedics preferred
• Ability to thrive in both surgical and clinical settings
• Team-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills
• Active DEA (or willingness to obtain)

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Work directly alongside nationally recognized orthopedic surgeons known for exceptional patient outcomes and satisfaction.
• Gain exposure across a wide range of orthopedic subspecialties, building depth and versatility in your clinical experience.
• Join a collaborative, team-first environment that values your contribution and growth.

If you're ready to elevate your surgical career and be part of something growing and exciting, this is your opportunity.

Apply today and take the next step in orthopedic excellence.

Quality/No Harm:

• Provides care to patients in a safe environment.
• Manages acute, episodic outpatient care and health maintenance needs of a dedicated patient population to include: Health assessment, including basic physical and school health examinations.
• Appropriate use and interpretation of diagnostic testing.
• Interpretation of physical assessment findings and diagnostic results in determination of accurate differential diagnosis.
• Development of a plan of care consistent with established clinical protocols.
• Establishment of appropriate follow-up plan as necessary.
• Demonstrates competent skills in therapeutic cost-effective pharmacologic administration and management.
• Collaborates with medical director(s) in development of clinical protocols/procedures for delivery of outpatient care.
• Participates in departmental CQI efforts and provides support for improvement of identified issues.
• Customer Experience:
• Develops and implements formal and informal teaching plans for patients, families, staff and community.
• Promotes patient/family-informed decision making in treatment plans and options.
• Facilitates development, implementation and review of standards or practice, policies and procedures, quality outcome indicators, and other designated work projects to enhance patient care.

Stewardship:

• Participates in departmental CQI efforts and provides support for improvement of identified issues.
• Completes charting and billable assignments in a timely manner.

Qualifications Required:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program; Masters of Science preferred.
• Current PA license.
• Certification by the NCCPA.
• One year of related clinical experience preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology.
• Must be able to pass colorblind testing to perform POC test requiring color change.
• Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider completion card prior to start date and maintain.
• Must be able to speak and understand the English language.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision in various outpatient settings; is motivated, self-directed and demonstrates initiative.
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
• Maintains membership in an applicable national professional organization.
• Participates and promotes public relations events.

Physical Demands:

• Visual acuity and hand/eye coordination to perform clinical tasks.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to pass color blind test in order to perform those point-of-care tests requiring color changes.

Mental Demands:

• Ability to work in stressful, public contact environment with patients and families of various ages, cultures and socio-economic statuses.
• Must be extremely flexible and able to work at variable hours and locations.
• Must be able to recognize own limits and consult a physician regarding patient care issues.
• Oversees clinical involvement of support associates and volunteers during daily clinic operations.
• Participates in clinical experience of students.
• Must be courteous and helpful, treating all people with dignity and respect.
• Must be able to concentrate on multiple priority activities.
• Must be able to respond efficiently to emergency situations.

Benefits:

About Health First:

At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.

Schedule: Full-Time

Paygrade: PG-PG-APP