Physician Assistant, Specialty (Ortho)

Job Summary

The Physician Assistant, Specialty is responsible for promoting and maintaining health by providing medical services under the supervision of a physician. The incumbent functions independently and in collaboration with other health care professionals and consults with the clinical leadership team to ensure compliance with guidelines. The position may require participation in risk and quality management programs, clinical meetings, and other meetings.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to physician effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives.
• Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
• Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections.
• Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; discussing family planning; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
• Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Develops health care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated record of consistently achieving clinical performance metrics in current role.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Time‑management skills with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Must be caring and empathetic and have great listening skills.
• Must be detail-oriented, and able to pay close attention to patient charts, medications, and follow-up on details of patient care.
• Basic computer skills and some knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and presentation software.
• Ability and willingness to travel locally, regionally and nationwide up to 75% of the time.
• Spoken and written fluency in English; bilingual a plus.

Education and Experience Criteria

• Master’s Degree required.
• Current DEA number for schedule II‑V controlled substances may be required based on State of practice.
• Minimum one (1) plus year experience working in a healthcare or specialty practice preferred.
• Successful completion of a program recognized by the accreditation Review Commission on Education of the Physician Assistant, appropriate state licensure, and certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required within first 90 days of employment.

Pay Range

The posted pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full‑time salary for this position: $111,140 — $158,771. Final compensation will depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, geographic location, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for bonuses or commissions.

Benefits

Employee benefits are provided in accordance with company policy and include a comprehensive benefits package. Further information is available at