Physician Assistant

Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania

$80K — $100K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an AMA-accredited program
  • Experience as a Physician Assistant in a relevant clinical area
  • Orthopedics and Spine experience preferred
  • Certification by the National Commission of Physician Assistants
  • Licensure by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
  • Certification in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Responsibilities

  • Partner with physicians to provide excellent patient care
  • Assess and evaluate patients
  • Order diagnostic tests like X-rays and MRIs
  • Establish diagnoses and develop treatment plans
  • Counsel patients on diagnosis and treatments
  • Perform injections for muscles, tendons, and joints
  • Prescribe medications and therapies

Benefits

  • Competitive wages
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Discounts on cell-phone plans
  • Casual Fridays
  • Company events for employees and their families
  • Opportunities for career advancement
Full Job Description
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Provides evaluation and treatment for non-surgical and surgical patients under the direction and supervision of the physician while providing outstanding patient care and customer service.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Partner with our physicians to provide unmatched patient care during office appointments.
  • Assess patients and provide evaluations.
  • Ordering diagnostic tests such as X-rays, CT scans, MRI scans, and EMG (electromyography) tests.
  • Establish the diagnosis, develop/implement patient treatment plan, and continue with continuity of care.
  • Counsel patients regarding the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment plan.
  • Perform procedures, including muscle/tendon/joint injections.
  • Prescribe medications, orthotics, physical therapy, procedures, and other pertinent treatments.
  • Dictation of notes for every patient seen.

EDUCATION

Graduate of an AMA-accredited program and Physician Assistant experience in a relevant clinical area required (e.g., orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, physical medicine, and rehabilitation) or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EXPERIENCE

Orthopedics and Spine experience preferred.

HOURS
  • Four weekday shifts required per week
  • One evening shift required per week
  • Two weekend shifts required per month

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

Certification by the National Commission of Physician Assistants, Licensure by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Certified to perform Basic Life Support and Advance Cardiac Life Support.

Benefits Include:
  • Competitive Wages
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Company-Paid Group Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) plan
  • Cell-Phone Discounts
  • Casual Day on Fridays!
  • Company events for employees and families
  • Career Advancement Opportunities

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