Master's degree from an accredited PA or nurse practitioner program required.
Current Pennsylvania PA or CRNP license and national certification required.
Current DEA registration for prescribing responsibilities.
Preferred experience in orthopedic, surgical, or outpatient settings, especially in hand and wrist care.
Strong clinical assessment and communication skills essential for patient education and teamwork.
Ability to collaborate effectively with the hand and wrist surgeon and orthopedic team.
Responsibilities
Evaluate patients with hand, wrist, and upper-extremity conditions through focused examinations and documentation.
Collaborate with the surgeon to create and implement individualized treatment plans for various conditions.
Provide follow-up care for both surgical and non-surgical patients, monitoring healing and coordinating next steps.
Support clinic procedures and treatment activities within the scope of practice and training.
Assist with perioperative care, including patient preparation and postoperative assessments.
Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, and rehabilitation expectations.
Order and review diagnostic studies, communicating results and recommendations with the surgical team.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid time off and CME days, with reimbursement for CME expenses.
Malpractice insurance with tail coverage provided.
Supportive work environment emphasizing professional development and teamwork.
Focus on work-life balance.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a full-time, on-site Physician Assistant (PA) or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) to join our orthopedic practice with a focused role in hand and wrist care. The provider will work collaboratively with the hand and wrist surgeon to support evaluation, treatment, and ongoing management of patients with orthopedic conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and upper extremity. This position includes outpatient clinic responsibilities, perioperative and postoperative patient care, patient education, and coordination with the broader orthopedic care team.
Minimum Requirements
Evaluate patients presenting with hand, wrist, and upper-extremity conditions, including obtaining histories, performing focused examinations, and documenting findings.
Collaborate with the hand and wrist surgeon to develop and implement individualized treatment plans for acute injuries, chronic conditions, and postoperative recovery.
Provide follow-up care for surgical and non-surgical patients, including monitoring healing, reviewing symptoms, and coordinating next steps with the surgeon.
Support clinic procedures and treatment activities within the provider's training, credentialing, privileges, and applicable scope of practice.
Assist with perioperative care, including patient preparation, postoperative assessments, discharge instructions, and care coordination, as assigned.
Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, rehabilitation expectations, wound care, activity restrictions, and follow-up plans.
Order and review appropriate diagnostic studies, including imaging, and communicate results and recommendations in collaboration with the surgeon.
Maintain accurate and timely electronic health record (EHR) documentation, orders, referrals, and other required clinical records.
Coordinate care with nursing, medical assistants, therapy services, other specialists, and the surgical team to support continuity of care.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and practice activities that enhance patient outcomes, access, and clinic efficiency.
Qualifications
Master's degree and graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program, or completion of an accredited nurse practitioner program, required.
Current Pennsylvania PA or CRNP license and national certification appropriate to the role required.
Current DEA registration, as applicable to the position and prescribing responsibilities.
Orthopedic, surgical, or outpatient clinical experience preferred; experience or interest in hand, wrist, and upper-extremity care strongly preferred.
Strong clinical assessment, communication, teamwork, and patient education skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with the hand and wrist surgeon and within the orthopedic practice team.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid time off and CME days, with CME reimbursement.
Malpractice insurance with tail coverage provided, consistent with hospital policy.
Supportive work environment that values professional development, teamwork, and work-life balance.
