Ortho PA — First Surgical Assistant, Hybrid Schedule

Spireortho; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Wakefield, UK, seeks a full-time Physician Assistant to support a dynamic sports medicine team. Responsibilities include providing clinical and surgical assistance, performing evaluations and treatments of orthopedic injuries, and communicating effectively with patients and medical staff. Ideal candidates will have graduated from an accredited PA program, hold NCCPA certification, and possess a valid Rhode Island license. Competitive compensation and benefits include PTO and continuing education allowance.

Benefits

Five weeks of PTO

Continuing education allowance

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• NCCPA certified.
• Valid Rhode Island license (or eligibility to obtain one).
• Any combination of education, training, and experience related to the position.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and surgical support to a sports medicine surgeon.
• Conduct hospital admissions and consultations.
• Perform comprehensive evaluations of orthopedic injuries.
• Order and interpret various lab studies.
• Consult with physicians and refer complex cases.
• Provide therapeutic treatments and perform procedures.
• Educate patients and families.
• Document patient encounters according to guidelines.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

NCCPA certification

Valid Rhode Island license

Job description

A healthcare organization in Wakefield, UK, seeks a full-time Physician Assistant to support a dynamic sports medicine team. Responsibilities include providing clinical and surgical assistance, performing evaluations and treatments of orthopedic injuries, and communicating effectively with patients and medical staff. Ideal candidates will have graduated from an accredited PA program, hold NCCPA certification, and possess a valid Rhode Island license. Competitive compensation and benefits include PTO and continuing education allowance.