Summary: Come and join our growing Orthopedic Surgery Program at Westchester Medical Center and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and collaborative Physician Assistant (PA) to work alongside our board-certified orthopedic surgeons specializing in medically complex Orthopedic patients.
The Inpatient Orthopedic PA will provide comprehensive clinical care to patients presenting to the hospital with orthopedic conditions, injuries, and traumatic musculoskeletal injuries. Working collaboratively with Orthopedic surgeons, physicians, nursing staff, and the multidisciplinary healthcare team, the PA supports the delivery of safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care throughout the continuum of the hospitalization. The position includes inpatient consultations, daily patient assessments and management, postoperative care, Orthopedic trauma evaluations, operating room assist responsibilities, and coordination of discharge planning. The PA serves as an integral member of the Orthopedic service, promoting continuity of care, timely clinical decision-making, and effective communication among patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
This role is ideal for a PA who thrives in a complex subspecialty environment, values multidisciplinary collaboration, and is skilled in managing medically and emotionally complex patients. The PA will play a critical part in improving patient care, supporting timely diagnosis and treatment planning, coordinating longitudinal care, and enhancing the overall patient experience.
Responsibilities:- Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations for new and follow-up orthopedic patients.
- Evaluate and manage patients admitted with acute and chronic Orthopedic conditions, fractures, musculoskeletal injuries, and postoperative Orthopedic needs.
- Participate in daily inpatient rounds and monitor patients' clinical progress.
- Review diagnostic imaging, laboratory results, and other pertinent clinical data.
- Develop, implement, and modify treatment plans within the PA's authorized scope of practice.
- Perform procedures within scope of practice and institutional policy.
- Educating patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, surgical plans, postoperative expectations, surveillance protocols, and symptom management
Qualifications:- Candidates must be NCCPA certified and possess or be eligible to obtain an active applicable New York State license.
- Ideal candidates will have prior experience in orthopedic surgery, oncology, surgical oncology, or a related specialty, although highly motivated new graduates with interest and abilities in orthopedic surgery will be considered and are encouraged to apply.
- Candidates must possess excellent communication skills and demonstrate an ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Other:- Comprehensive salary and benefit package which includes malpractice coverage, CME Allowance, PSLF, and 401k
- The highest standard of quality practice backed by comprehensive and collaborative support services
- Opportunities for continued professional development, mentoring and career advancement.
