Orthopedic Physician Assistant

Position Summary To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by providing acute, episodic outpatient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, consultation and education as a certified Physician Assistant, trained in a clinical specialty. Primary Accountabilities Health First seeks a skilled and motivated Physician Assistant (PA) with a passion for orthopedics to join a growing, high‑performing team. What You’ll Do Assist in a wide range of orthopedic procedures See a range of workers compensation, same‑day ortho access and bone wellness cases Serve as a clinical resource and point of access for fellow providers within the practice Injection and PRP experience preferred Participate in hospital call for ortho spine Contribute to clinic operations as patient volume ramps up What You’ll Work With A collaborative team environment including multiple physicians and experienced APPs A growing patient base with the opportunity to scale quickly to 20+ patients per day in clinic Potential surgical volume offering hands‑on experience and skill development What We’re Looking For Physician Assistant with surgical experience required Strong interest or background in orthopedics preferred Ability to thrive in both surgical and clinical settings Team‑oriented mindset with excellent communication skills Active DEA (or willingness to obtain) Quality/No Harm & Stewardship (Responsibilities) Provide care to patients in a safe environment Manage acute, episodic outpatient care and health maintenance needs Appropriate use and interpretation of diagnostic testing Interpret assessment findings and diagnostic results for accurate differential diagnosis Develop a plan of care consistent with established clinical protocols Establish appropriate follow‑up plan as necessary Demonstrate competent skills in therapeutic cost‑effective pharmacologic administration and management Collaborate with medical directors in development of clinical protocols for delivery of outpatient care Participate in departmental CQI efforts and provide support for improvement of identified issues Develop and implement formal and informal teaching plans for patients, families, staff and community Promote patient/family‑informed decision making in treatment plans and options Facilitate development, implementation and review of standards or practice, policies and procedures, quality outcome indicators, and other designated work projects to enhance patient care Physical Demands Visual acuity and hand/eye coordination to perform clinical tasks Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds Must be able to pass color blind test in order to perform point‑of‑care tests requiring color changes Mental Demands Ability to work in stressful, public contact environment with patients and families of various ages, cultures and socio‑economic statuses Must be extremely flexible and able to work at variable hours and locations Must be able to recognize own limits and consult a physician regarding patient care issues Oversee clinical involvement of support associates and volunteers during daily clinic operations Participate in clinical experience of students Must be courteous and helpful, treating all people with dignity and respect Must be able to concentrate on multiple priority activities Must be able to respond efficiently to emergency situations Qualifications Required Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program; Masters of Science preferred Current PA license Certification by the NCCPA One year of related clinical experience preferred Extensive knowledge of physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology Must be able to pass colorblind testing to perform POC test requiring color change Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider completion card prior to start date and maintain Must be able to speak and understand the English language Must be able to work with minimal supervision in various outpatient settings; is motivated, self‑directed and demonstrates initiative Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills Maintains membership in an applicable national professional organization Participates and promotes public relations events Benefits Schedule: Full‑Time Paygrade: PG‑PG‑APP #J-18808-Ljbffr Health First