Rothman Orthopaedics is looking to hire a full time Physician Assistant based in our Orlando, FL office! This position is designed to support one of our high volume Hip & Knee Surgeons and will require travel to our office in Winter Park, FL.
Schedule: Monday through Friday 8 AM to 4:30 PM with flexibility
The Position:
The Physician Assistant supports the physician in evaluating and treating patients with acute orthopaedic or postoperative problems in both the operating and office environment.
Responsibilities include:
- Assists physician during office hours, in satellite offices, and during hospital rounds to assure timely flow of patients. Participates in all aspects of patient care.
- Serves as a first assistant during surgical cases when needed (may be necessary in main O.R. and outpatient surgery center). (OR first assist responsibilities are at the discretion of the Director of Allied Health and the attending physician).
- Performs hospital rounds for inpatients.
- Provides coverage with evaluation, treatment, and documentation of service for patients requiring orthopaedic care.
- Participates in and contributes to orthopaedic educational activities for hospital nursing and physical therapy staff.
- Assists physician during office hours including preoperative and postoperative instructions.
- Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls. Instructs patient and family regarding treatment instructions and medications.
- Dictates and documents all patient encounters. Dictates Medical Necessity letters. Completes forms for Workmans Comp. and Disability.
- Discusses patient care and necessary home equipment with Homecare Nurse.
- Prepares discharge letters and make post-op calls to referring physicians.
- Reviews charts preoperatively and document any pertinent information.
- Rotates with residents and fellow nurses and PAs covering the RI on-call schedules.
- Writes, faxes and/or phones in prescriptions for patients.
- Liaisons between RI physician and outside consulting physicians regarding patient care.
- Assists physician during hospital rounds with post-op patients and with research as needed.
- Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization.
Qualifications:
- Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program
- Active FL Physician Assistant licensure and active CPR certification
About Rothman Orthopaedics:
Rothman Orthopaedics is a world class leader in the field of Orthopedics. In Florida, we proudly partner with AdventHealth, one of the country's leading faith-based healthcare systems. Anchored by its flagship campus, AdventHealth Orlando (recently recognized as one of the nation’s Top 20 hospitals by US News and World Report), AdventHealth’s strategic affiliation with Rothman Orthopaedics has truly elevated the level of musculoskeletal care provided across Central Florida and beyond.  In the first five years of their affiliation, the collaboration between Rothman Orthopaedics of Florida and AdventHealth has resulted in a Top 50 ranking for Orthopedics by US News & World Report (#39), has launched an orthopedic residency, has launched a primary care sports medicine fellowship, and has expanded access to sub-specialty orthopedic care across the region.
Our esteemed Rothman Physicians provide exceptional care to over 130,000 patients annually through our clinics in Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Polk Counties, delivering the only true sub-specialty model in Central Florida. We are proud of our numerous affiliations with professional and local sports teams, as well as various high schools. Additionally, our Orthopedic Residency and Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship Programs are among the largest in Florida.
Our unwavering commitment to improving patients' lives through world-class, evidence-based care is at the heart of everything we do. We maintain a steadfast dedication to quality, research and excellence.
Our Commitment to Employees:
Come work at Rothman Orthopaedics! Our employees are our single greatest asset, as such, we strive to provide a professional, nurturing environment where every member of our team can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. This commitment to our employees has earned us the distinction as a Top Workplace in Philadelphia by the Philadelphia Inquirer year after year. Our employees enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health and dental benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.
Rothman Orthopaedics is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing opportunities to all qualified applicants without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value developing an inclusive and equitable environment that strengthens our organization and allows us to better attract and retain a diverse workforce that is representative of our patients and our community. We model our values by creating and enacting practices that encourage participation from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
As a condition of employment at Rothman Orthopaedics, it is required you receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Rothman Orthopaedics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and requests for reasonable accommodations will be considered.
