Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
Bachelor's degree required
Active and unrestricted Pennsylvania Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license (or eligibility to obtain)
Minimum of 1 year experience as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, preferably in orthopaedics
Familiarity with Athena or other EMR systems preferred
Responsibilities
Conduct orthopedic consultations for patients in the ED, ICU, and internal medicine floors
Perform comprehensive musculoskeletal exams and interpret imaging results
Formulate and initiate evidence-based treatment plans with orthopedic surgeons
Perform urgent bedside procedures such as joint aspirations and injections
Conduct daily rounds on hospitalized orthopedic patients
Monitor post-operative recovery and manage acute care complications
Facilitate safe discharges and provide patient education on care protocols
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans
100% employer-paid life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
Generous paid sick and vacation time
7 paid holidays annually
Opportunities for growth and advancement
Employee referral reward program
Full Job Description
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Location: Chester County Hospital
Organization: Premier Orthopaedics, in partnership with Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder
Position Summary
Responsible for providing Hospital Rounding and Inpatient Orthopaedic and Spine Consults at Chester County Hospital. The APP will support all physicians that go to Chester County Hospital.
Position is Monday - Friday; no weekends.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Orthopedic Consultations
Initial Evaluations: Respond to consultation requests from the Emergency Department (ED), Intensive Care Units (ICU), and internal medicine floors.
Diagnostics: Perform comprehensive musculoskeletal exams, order and interpret imaging (X-rays, CTs, MRIs), and review relevant laboratory data.
Treatment Planning: Formulate and initiate evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with the attending orthopedic surgeon.
Splinting, casting, and traction application (e.g., skeletal traction).
2. Inpatient Rounding & Management
Daily Assessments: Conduct daily rounds on all hospitalized orthopedic patients (post-operative and non-operative admissions).
Acute Care Management: Monitor post-operative recovery, manage acute pain, optimize fluid balance, and address common medical complications (e.g., post-op anemia, DVT prophylaxis, surgical site infections).
Care Coordination: Partner closely with physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT), case management, and nursing staff to advance the patient's mobility and care goals.
3. Discharge Planning & Continuity
Transition of Care: Facilitate safe and efficient discharges by reconciling medications, arranging home health or acute rehab placements, and writing detailed discharge summaries.
Patient Education: Counsel patients and families on weight-bearing restrictions, wound care, signs of infection, and outpatient follow-up schedules.
Education:
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
Bachelor's degree required.
Licenses & Certifications:
Active and unrestricted Pennsylvania Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (or eligibility to obtain).
Experience:
Minimum of 1 year as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, ideally in an orthopaedic environment.
Familiarity with Athena or other EMR systems preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive Salary plus bonus potential based on productivity
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans
100% employer-paid life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer Safe Harbor contribution and additional discretionary profit sharing
Benefits are effective on your hire date (for full-time employees)
