Physician Assistant - Orthopedic

Job Description

Job Description

Orthopedic Advanced Practice Provider (NP / PA)Role Summary

Are you a skilled clinician with a passion for musculoskeletal medicine looking to advance your career with a premier health network? UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health is seeking a dedicated, full-time Orthopedic Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our high-performing orthopedic care team. Working in close collaboration with board-certified orthopedic surgeons and an elite clinical support staff, you will provide comprehensive musculoskeletal care across outpatient clinic settings and, if applicable, surgical environments. This position balances specialized hands-on clinical procedures—such as joint injections, casting, and fracture management—with dedicated pre- and post-operative navigation. Whether you are an experienced orthopedic specialist or a motivated recent graduate with dedicated orthopedic clinical rotations, this role offers an exceptional infrastructure for professional growth and clinical excellence.

Duties & ResponsibilitiesComprehensive Musculoskeletal Patient Care

• Clinical Evaluations: Perform comprehensive patient evaluations, physical exams, and detailed medical histories for patients presenting with acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.

• Diagnostics & Treatment: Formulate accurate diagnoses, order and interpret complex musculoskeletal imaging (X-rays, MRIs, CT scans) and laboratory tests, and design evidence-based treatment plans.

• Hands-on Procedures: Expertly perform localized clinical procedures within your scope of practice, including therapeutic joint injections, aspirations, splinting, reductions, and casting.

• Surgical Assistance: Provide critical first-assist surgical support inside the Operating Room as needed and directed by attending orthopedic surgeons.

Care Coordination & Patient Advocacy

• Surgical Navigation: Manage the complete perioperative continuum, providing detailed pre-operative clearances, immediate post-operative tracking, and structured wound care assessments.

• Patient Education: Educate patients and their family caregivers on surgical expectations, injury recovery timelines, at-home therapeutic exercises, and preventative health strategies.

• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain precise, meticulous, and timely clinical documentation within the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system in strict accordance with hospital policy and healthcare regulations.

• Other duties as asiigned.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) program.

• Licensure: An active, unrestricted New York State (NYS) professional license (or immediate eligibility to obtain).

• Credentials: Current National Certification (NCCPA for PAs or relevant national board certification for NPs).

• Life Support & Prescribing: Active, valid DEA registration, along with current BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications.

• Work Authorization: Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship; visa candidates cannot be considered at this time.

Desired Qualifications

• Specialized Experience: Prior professional experience in orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, urgent care, or a highly related musculoskeletal clinical setting is preferred.

• Clinical Competencies: Confident familiarity with fracture care management, reduction techniques, and advanced structural imaging interpretation.

• Adaptability: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to thrive and pivot within a fast-paced clinical environment.

Location and Work Type

• Work Type: Full-Time, Permanent Employed Position.

• Work Setting: 100% On-site clinical office and hospital surgical environment.

• Travel Requirements: Never; position is anchored locally with no required professional travel.

• Schedule: Consistent daytime hours.

Compensation, Incentives & Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $115,000 – $135,000 annually (Commensurate with experience and qualifications).

• Premium Incentive Portfolio: Access to competitive productivity-driven financial incentives to elevate your earning capacity.

• Student Loan Repayment: Direct access to a generous, comprehensive student loan repayment program to alleviate your educational debt.

• Sign-On & Relocation Support: Secure an immediate Sign-On Bonus upon hire, alongside fully covered, reimbursed interview travel expenses and structured relocation assistance.

• On-Site Perks: Direct access to premier, on-site child daycare services, facilitating a stress-free integration of work and family life.

• Total Rewards Package: Comprehensive healthcare benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision); a premium, employer-matched retirement savings plan; generous paid time off; and complete funding for continuing medical education (CME) and professional licensing fees.