Orthopedic Physician Assistant - Greenwich, CT

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS) has an excellent opportunity for a full-time Physician Assistant (4/10-hour shifts) to join its growing team. The PA will provide clinical and surgical support to a busy, well established total joint surgeon. Office locations include Greenwich and Wilton, CT.

This highly regarded practice is committed to delivering superior clinical outcomes and offers a collegial and supportive work environment. The position offers a robust compensation package with generous call pay and comprehensive benefits, including five weeks of PTO and a continuing education allowance. 

Responsibilities:

•    Performs and documents history and physicals of pre-operative patients. Prepares documentation for consent on admit
•    Assists with post-operative checks, including wound evaluations and dressing changes
•   Performs in-office procedures such as cast/splint placements and removals, suture removal and wound care, staple removals, and managing infection
•    Collects and/or prepares samples, such as wound cultures or joint fluid from patients for testing
•    Administers medications, orally or by subcutaneous injection when indicated
•    Renews medications, as needed for patients in office, phone, or electronically
•    Orders X-rays, laboratory tests, physical therapy renewals, CT/MRI and other diagnostic tests as needed
•    Makes post-operative calls to patients at home to check on status when indicated
•    Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and patient teaching
•    Participates in Urgent Care coverage
•    Participates in rotating PA on call coverage, which includes after hours phone coverage
•    Assists physicians with fluoroscopic epidural injections when needed
•    First assists in all surgeries with attending physicians
•    Assures all films, X-rays, MRIs, etc. are up on monitors prior to surgeries
•    Handles all emergency room consultations and admissions
•    Provides quality in-patient care including rounds, progress notes, dressing changes, and follows lab results
•    Handles post-op orders for all cases covered
•    Coordinates discharge of patient including clinical resume and all other required documentation

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Requirements:

•    Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
•    NCCPA Certification
•    Licensure as a Physician Assistant in both Connecticut and New York 
•    DEA and Connecticut Controlled Substance licenses
•    BLS and ACLS Certification
•    Minimum one-year orthopedic or surgical experience preferred, new graduates with an orthopedic surgery rotation are encouraged to apply
•    Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task
•    Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

For more information about ONS, please visit www.onsmd.com.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).