Physician Assistant - Providence, RI

Ortho Rhode Island (ORI) has an excellent opportunity for a full-time Physician Assistant to join its dynamic and growing team. This role will provide clinical and surgical support to a fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity surgeon in a collaborative, high volume practice. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including five weeks of paid time off and a generous continuing education allowance.Highlights:Serves as first surgical assistant for orthopedic proceduresHandles hospital admissions and consultationsPerforms inpatient roundsConducts comprehensive evaluation and treatment of a full range of orthopedic injuries and conditionsOrders and interprets test/lab studies including X-ray, MRI, CT scan, EMG/NCS bone scan, blood tests, urinalysis, wound cultures, and synovial fluid analysisConsults with physicians as needed and refers to physicians for more complicated medical cases or cases that are not a routine part of a PA’s scope of work.Provides therapeutic treatments including oral medications, corticosteroid injections, applications of casts, splints, braces and prescribes physical and occupational therapiesPerforms minor office/emergency room procedures including fracture closed reduction, laceration repair, and I&D of abscessProvides patient and family education and instructions.Ensures strict adherence to patient confidentiality standardsDocuments patient encounters accurately and timely in the medical recordMinimal call requirementPerforms other duties as assignedFull-time position with a Monday through Friday schedule, including one remote day per week; hours may vary based on clinic and OR scheduleIND2Requirements:Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant programNCCPA certifiedValid Rhode Island license (or eligibility to obtain one)Any combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the responsibilities of the positionStrong interpersonal and communication skillsFor more information about Ortho Rhode Island, please visit are an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”). #J-18808-Ljbffr Ortho Rhode Island