PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

The Department of Orthopedic Surgery is currently looking for a Full-Time Physician Assistant to work with our Orthopedic Surgeons at our Woodside Outpatient Surgery Location. This would be a Monday through Friday position, with potential evening hours.

DUTIES:

As a Physician Assistant in our Orthopedic Department, you will have the opportunity to manage all aspects of care, including medicine, pre-op, and post-op responsibilities. The Physician Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the responsible Attending. Additional responsibilities will include:

• Opportunity to work with our board-certified and fellowship-trained Orthopedic Surgeons, who specialize in hand, pediatric, sports medicine, and trauma.
• Assist with procedures such as diagnostic ultrasound and ultrasound-guided injections
• Perform initial and follow up evaluations, either independently or in conjunction with the physician
• Order and evaluate x-rays, MRI's and CT's
• Document office encounter notes
• Perform joint aspiration and injections
• Casting and splinting
• Prescribe medications appropriately and manage prescription refill requests
• Order and monitor physical and/or occupational therapeutic services
• Respond to patient phone calls to facilitate patient care delivery
• Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
• Close wounds
• Write post-operative orders
• Complete all necessary paperwork for billing of services.
• Obtain/maintain hospital privileges at all hospitals where a practice physician has privileges.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required. Graduate of an accredited (Accreditation Review Committee for Physician Assistant Programs ARC-PA) program, required.
• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant (PA) by the New York State Department of Education, required.
• Knowledge of EMR/EPIC
• Minimum of 1-2 years experience in Orthopedic Surgery
• BLS/ACLS Certification
• Must have the COVID-19 vaccination prior to starting.
• Multilingual is a plus