Physician Assistant - St. Petersburg | Dr. Matthew Swick, MD

Job Category : Advanced Practice Providers Requisition Number : PHYSI003089 Posted : August 10, 2026 Full-Time On-site Locations Showing 1 location 5th Street | AFO 10051 5th St N Saint Petersburg, FL 33702, USA The qualified candidate will have graduated from an accredited Physician Assistant program, be currently certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant and be currently licensed as a Physician Assistant by the State of Florida. 2-4 years of clinical experience preferred. *Would prefer if you had Lower Leg, Joint Replacement and/or Sports Medicine experience* Key Responsibilities: Assisting supervising physician in the office, hospital and first assist in surgery. Obtaining detailed medical histories, performing comprehensive physical examinations and providing direct patient care to a specified patient population. Writing routine admission, pre-operative and post-operative orders. Making daily rounds and post-operative follow-ups on hospitalized patients. Perform hospital and emergency department consultations. First assisting in surgery. Performing patient evaluations and initiating treatment after consultation with attending physician. Applying and removing casts, splints and traction. Writing discharge orders and dictating discharge summaries for review and countersignature by attending physician. Notifies supervising physician or attending physician on call regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation. Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods. Supervises and/or coordinates the activities of patient care and support staff within the office. Writes and dictates progress notes on patients' charts indicating patient status and treatment procedures performed; maintains other records as required. Provides health education to patients and families. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops. May perform clinical research. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Orthopaedic Solutions Management is a Drug Free Workplace We are committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive work environment. As part of this commitment, we operate as a drug-free workplace. All candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment drug screening and/or be subject to random drug testing in accordance with applicable laws and company policy. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Florida Orthopaedic Institute