Surgery - General Physician Assistant

Advanced Practice Provider (PA-C / NP) - Orthopedic

Location: Media, PA (Primary location) with travel to King of Prussia. Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to support a high-volume Hip & Knee Surgeon. This role offers flexibility based on the candidate's background and interests, with the ability to function as either a surgical APP or a clinic-focused/non-surgical APP .

The position is primarily clinic-based , managing postoperative and orthopedic follow-up patients independently, with opportunities to expand responsibilities over time. Practice Details

• High-volume orthopedic practice with back-to-back patient schedules
• Primary office located in Media, PA
• Regular travel required to King of Prussia, PA

Schedule

Non-Surgical APP

• Monday-Friday
• 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Clinic-based, five days per week

Surgical APP

• Primarily clinic-based
• Approximately 1 day per week in the OR (no more than once a week in the OR)
• Remaining days spent in clinic

Clinical Responsibilities

Outpatient / Clinic

• Evaluate and treat orthopedic patients independently
• Primarily manage postoperative follow-up visits
• Provide preoperative and postoperative education
• Review diagnostic studies and treatment plans
• Document patient encounters and complete medical records
• Prescribe medications as appropriate
• Complete disability, workers' compensation, and medical necessity documentation
• Respond to patient calls and clinical inquiries

Surgical Responsibilities (if applicable)

• First assist in orthopedic surgical procedures
• Support surgeon in the operating room approximately once per week
• Candidates with RNFA credentials may utilize those skills in the OR
• Assist with perioperative patient management

Additional Responsibilities

• Hospital rounds as needed
• Coordination of care with nursing, therapy, and home health teams
• Communication with referring physicians
• Participation in orthopedic education initiatives
• Support research activities as needed

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
• Active Pennsylvania PA or NP license
• Current CPR certification
• Minimum 1 year of orthopedic APP experience required
• Hip & Knee, Sports Medicine, Joint Replacement, or Orthopedic Surgery experience preferred
• Surgical experience preferred for candidates interested in OR responsibilities

Competitive salary & benefit package. (Salary depends on years of experience. Please send resume to Donna Ellixson at .

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