The Orthopedic Physician Assistant will practice in collaboration with Orthopedic surgeons as direct healthcare providers. Responsibilities include surgical first assist proficiency and patient management primarily for orthopedic patients. Surgical first assist may also be required for General Surgery, Urology, GYN/Oncology and Vascular Surgery. The PA will complete admissions, discharges, inpatient consultations and address floor calls; order and perform routine diagnostic and palliative procedures including, but not limited to: fracture and dislocation management; aspiration, injection and wound care management; order and interpret laboratory values, develop and implement treatment plans; monitor therapeutic interventions; provide instruction and counseling to meet the patient and floor staff needs as well as institute care plan changes as directed by the supervising physician. This candidate will participate in the surgical night/weekend call schedule.
Job requirements:
Currently licensed as a Physician Assistant in New York State.
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at the time of hire of within two (2) weeks after hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required at the time of hire or within three (3) months after hire.
AHA Stroke Certification part A required within one (1) month of employment; part B required within six (6) months of hire date.
Benefits Overview:
Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and 401K.
Company paid life insurance.
Tuition Assistance and Workforce Development Opportunities.
Crouse Health Employee Assistance Program.
Employee discounts on any Inpatient or Outpatient service, hospital cafeteria and pharmacy, and certain retailers.
