Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Orthopedic in San Jose, CA

Physician Assistant | Surgery - Orthopedic
Location: San Jose, CA
Employer: AAS Locum Tenens
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

' Seeking an experienced Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join a multidisciplinary surgical team in San Jose, California. This opportunity involves caring for orthopedic trauma patients in a Level II Trauma Center managing approximately 600 orthopedic trauma cases annually. The provider will support inpatient surgical care and outpatient orthopedic trauma follow-up in a high-acuity clinical environment.

Compensation: $140 ,000

Position Highlights

• Located in San Jose, California

• Level II Trauma Center

• Approximately 600 orthopedic trauma cases annually

• Inpatient surgical care and outpatient orthopedic trauma follow-up

• High-acuity, multidisciplinary practice environment

• Collaboration with orthopedic trauma surgeons and clinical team members

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with orthopedic trauma injuries.

• Provide inpatient care, including preoperative and postoperative management.

• Conduct patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and monitor recovery.

• Assist orthopedic surgeons with surgical procedures as needed and within scope of practice.

• Perform inpatient rounds and coordinate care with nursing staff and other specialists.

• Provide outpatient follow-up, assess healing, and support rehabilitation planning.

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the electronic medical record.

• Communicate with patients and families regarding treatment, recovery, and follow-up care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.

• Current national certification as a PA or NP.

• Active California license.