Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Supporting a Hand Surgeon

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program or Nurse Practitioner with RNFA Cert.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Active and unrestricted Pennsylvania Physician Assistant license or eligibility to obtain.
• Minimum 1 year as a Physician Assistant with Shoulder OR experience.
• Familiarity with Athena or other EMR systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial evaluations of new, post-op, and follow-up patients with the supervising physician.
• Evaluate and treat post-op patients independently when the supervising physician is away.
• Dictate patient office notes in the Company HER system.
• Order appropriate x-rays and other diagnostic studies, reviewing images and reports with the supervising physician.
• Alert patients of any urgent results and provide patient education on conditions and treatments in-person or via phone.
• Coordinate patient care needs with administrative staff and assist with administrative tasks as needed.
• Act as a first assist in surgery and perform suturing of deep and superficial wounds.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 100% employer-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution and discretionary profit sharing.
• Benefits effective on hire date for full-time employees.
• Generous paid sick and vacation time including 7 paid holidays annually.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within the organization.
• Employee referral reward program.