Physician Assistant -Surgery - Orthopedic

**Position Overview: Orthopedic Physician Assistant (PA-C)**

We are actively seeking a full-time Orthopedic Physician Assistant (PA-C) to enhance our expanding Orthopedics team in Brattleboro, Vermont. This role involves delivering comprehensive musculoskeletal and orthopedic care in both clinical and surgical environments alongside seasoned orthopedic surgeons.

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons to diagnose and manage a wide range of musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions.

- Conduct thorough patient evaluations and assessments.

- Formulate and execute treatment plans under the supervision of a physician.

- Order, analyze, and interpret diagnostic imaging and laboratory studies.

- Assist orthopedic surgeons during surgical procedures, providing key intraoperative support.

- Manage pre-operative and post-operative patient care, ensuring continuity and quality of care.

- Educate patients and their families on orthopedic conditions, treatment modalities, recovery trajectories, and rehabilitation processes.

- Perform a variety of orthopedic procedures, including joint injections and other office-based interventions.

- Maintain detailed and accurate patient documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).

- Participate in rotational call coverage as required. - Uphold hospital protocols, universal precautions, OSHA requirements, and patient safety standards.

- Work collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation teams, and ancillary departments to ensure seamless care delivery.

- Engage in quality improvement initiatives aligned with departmental objectives.

- Assume additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervising surgeons and hospital leadership.

**Qualifications:**

- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.

- If Board Eligible, please indicate the date of graduation.

- Active Vermont PA-C License or the willingness to obtain one if not currently held.

- Recent NPDB Self Query Report (active and within the last 30 days).

- Current CPR certification (to be obtained prior to commencement).

- DEA registration (required before starting). - CPR certification for Healthcare Providers.

- A minimum of 2 years of PA experience in primary care or a relevant specialty is preferred.

**Certification Requirements:**

- Board Certification.

- CPR certification. *

*State Licensing Requirements:**

- Valid Vermont state license.

**Additional Licensure:**

- Healthcare Provider CPR Certification.

- Nationally recognized certification as an Adult or Family Physician Assistant by the Vermont State Board of Medical Practice.

This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment and the chance to make a significant impact on patient care within a supportive team framework.