Ortho Physician Assistant Bridgeport Hospital (Full Time)

Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant Opportunity

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the Yale New Haven Health System Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Physician Assistant to join our Orthopedic Surgery team. This role provides the opportunity to work collaboratively with orthopedic surgeons in both the operating room and clinical settings, delivering high-quality care to patients with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.

Position Highlights

• Full-time Physician Assistant opportunity within Orthopedic Surgery
• Mix of operating room, inpatient rounding, and outpatient clinic responsibilities
• Collaborative team environment with experienced orthopedic surgeons and APPs
• Opportunity to assist with a variety of orthopedic procedures
• Supportive environment for both experienced providers and motivated early-career PAs

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations, histories, and physical examinations
• Assist orthopedic surgeons in the operating room as first assist
• Manage preoperative and postoperative care
• Conduct inpatient rounds and manage orthopedic surgical patients
• Provide outpatient follow-up care and treatment plans
• Order and interpret diagnostic imaging and laboratory tests
• Perform procedures such as joint injections, splinting, casting, and wound care
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, recovery, and injury prevention
• Document patient care accurately in the electronic medical record

Why Choose Yale New Haven Health?

Excellent work environment Flexible schedules to ensure work-life balance. Keeping the patient at the center of everything we do, we focus on improving clinical care, outcomes, patient satisfaction, safety, value, clinical research, and education. Our efforts reach beyond the walls of our hospitals to care for our communities, too.

Career Advancement Unlock your potential and embrace exciting opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within our esteemed healthcare system!

Compensation Package Enjoy an enhanced compensation package. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career where you can make a real difference, we want you on our team.

Relocation Assistance We recognize how vital a smooth transition is, and with our relocation assistance, your journey can be seamless.

Benefits- Competitive salary, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. Pension plan matched tax-sheltered annuity plan and Roth contributions.

Employment Perks - Employee wellness initiatives and support programs. Professional development and continuing education opportunities. Yale New Haven Health includes Yale New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial, and Westerly hospitals; several specialty networks; and Northeast Medical Group, a physician-led multi-specialty group with over 1,000 physicians. Intriguing cities with something for everyone, whether you love arts, history, parks or delicious food.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Clinical working experience as an NP/PA in the specialty/service line is preferred but not required.
• Active PA Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), Connecticut State Physician Assistant License, ACLS/BLS Certified, when indicated for position profile DEA License.
• Pediatric position profile PALS, when indicated for neonatal care NRP Certification.
• Additional licensure, certifications and/or continuing education credits may be required during employment based on position and area of specialty.

To learn more, please email our In-House Physician Recruiter Nathalie Martinez at View email address on click.appcast.io