Orthopedic Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Services HealthAlliance Hospital - Kingston, NY Schedule: Part time, 32 hours/week Summary The Department of Orthopedics, in collaboration with the Center for Advanced Practice, is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) to join our expanding and innovative team. In this position, the PA will work alongside Orthopedic Surgeons providing comprehensive inpatient and Ambulatory Orthopedic care throughout the course of their hospital stay. This includes consultative services, daily inpatient rounds, follow up evaluations, operating room first assist, postoperative management, Orthopedic procedures, and acute Orthopedic Trauma evaluation and management. You will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including Trauma, Nursing, PT, OT, and Case Management. Why Join Us? Work in an environment with learning, mentorship, and collaborative opportunities 1st assist on a variety of Orthopedic cases. Perform medical evaluations, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and consultations as part of a collaborative multi-disciplinary team. Respond to Orthopedic Trauma activations in the Emergency Department and perform procedures such as reducing, splinting, and immobilizing fractures and dislocations as appropriate. Be part of a supportive culture where PAs are integral to the team, not an afterthought Qualifications Candidates must be board certified as a Physician Assistant and possess, or be able to obtain, a New York State PA License. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 1-year experience, although highly motivated new graduates with interest and abilities in surgery will be considered and are encouraged to apply. Must possess excellent communication skills and demonstrate an ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must have BLS, ACLS, PALS, and ATLS Responsibilities Performing medical evaluations, treatment, follow-up and consultations. PAs are able to 1st Assist in the Operating Room on open and minimally invasive procedures. Delivering direct patient care as part of a collaborative patient care team. Gaining a working competency of procedures. Other Comprehensive salary and benefit package which includes malpractice coverage, CME Allowance, and 401k The highest standard of quality practice backed by comprehensive and collaborative support services Opportunities for continued professional development, mentoring and career advancement. Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physicians Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Are Welcome Westchester Medical Center Health Network values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. To Apply For more information about this opportunity, please contact our Advanced Clinical Recruitment specialists by email at View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr