Orthopedics Surgical First Assist - Full Time PA

Department 02408 HC Rome MOB 1825 Martha Berry Blvd - Surgery: Orthopedics Status Full time Benefits Eligible Yes Hours Per Week 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information Schedule Clinic Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM Lunch based on clinic flow Flexibility required to support surgical cases and urgent needs Ability to independently manage clinic when necessary Call Responsibilities Participate in call coverage 5–6 times per month Approximately 10–12 weekends per year Responsibilities include: ER and inpatient consults Wound care, suturing, fracture reduction, and splinting Patient phone call coverage Occasional hospital rounding Pay Range $43.30 - $64.95 Key Responsibilities Provide patient care in both clinic and surgical settings (50/50 split) Conduct office-based evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment of orthopedic conditions Perform first assist duties in the operating room, with emphasis on total joint procedures Manage pre-operative and post-operative care, including hospital rounding Independently manage clinic sessions when the supervising physician is in the OR Document patient visits using dictation tools (e.g., Dragon) Handle same-day work‑ins and acute orthopedic cases Patient Population Orthopedic patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries Fast‑paced environment with same‑day add‑ons and varied case complexity Training & Support Structured onboarding with shadowing and hands‑on training Exposure to clinic workflows, surgical techniques, and patient management Gradual transition to independent patient care Opportunity to expand clinic volume and build patient panel Additional Opportunities Optional participation in sports medicine coverage, including high school or collegiate events (primarily in fall) Work Locations Privileges required at: Redmond Floyd SCOR Qualifications Licensed Physician Assistant (PA) DEA license required Strong clinical and interpersonal skills Ability to work both independently and collaboratively Preferred Experience Orthopedic or surgical experience preferred Exposure to sports medicine or athletic coverage is a plus Open to new graduates with the right attitude and willingness to learn Our Commitment to You Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well‑being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits And More Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short‑ and long‑term disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part‑time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. #J-18808-Ljbffr