Orthopedic Upper Extremity Physician Assistant

About This Role

Assess, diagnose, plan, and implement medical care for patients in collaboration with a physician, functioning within the full scope of licensure for an Orthopedic Upper Extremity Physician Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments including obtaining medical history, reviewing records, performing physical exams, and documenting findings
• Provide healthcare services to patients under physician direction
• Administer or order diagnostic tests and interpret results
• Develop and implement patient management plans, record progress notes, and ensure continuity of care
• Instruct and counsel patients on therapeutic regimens, growth and development, family planning, and health maintenance
• Perform therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, and infection management
• Communicate orally and in writing with patients, physicians, and staff
• Provide health education and counseling to patients
• Accurately document patient encounter data
• Serve as coordinator for patients to access community and other resources
• Identify, report, and contribute to performance improvement activities
• Perform first/second assistant responsibilities in accordance with state scope of practice requirements
• Provide care for different types of patients with varying complexity

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program
• PA-Physician Assistant license
• CSRC-Controlled Substance Registered Certification (DEA)
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• NCCPA-National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (required at hire or within 12 months if hired before 07/10/2025)
• 2 years of recent relevant experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of patient care guidelines/policy
• Medical knowledge and skills within scope of practice
• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
• Working knowledge of electronic health records such as EPIC
• Critical thinking skills for age-appropriate assessments
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, listening)

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program
• 2 years of recent relevant experience

Nice to Have

• ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support (for specific departments)

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

Certifications