Orthopedic Physician Assistant

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

Ortho Rhode Island (ORI) has an excellent opportunity for a full-time Physician Assistant to join its dynamic and growing team. The PA will provide clinical and surgical support to a busy, well-established sports medicine surgeon in Warwick, Rhode Island.

This highly regarded practice is committed to delivering superior clinical outcomes and offers a collegial, team oriented work environment. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including five weeks of PTO and a continuing education allowance.

Highlights

• First Surgical Assistant
• Hospital Admissions and Consultations
• Inpatient Rounds
• Comprehensive evaluation and treatment of a full range of Orthopedic injuries and conditions
• Orders and interprets test/lab studies including X-ray, MRI, CT Scan, EMG/NCS Bone Scan, blood tests, urinalysis, wound cultures and synovial fluid analysis
• Consults with physicians as needed and refers to physicians for more complicated medical cases or cases that are not a routine part of a PA’s scope of work.
• Provides therapeutic treatments including oral medications, corticosteroid injections, applications of casts, splints, braces and prescribes physical and occupational therapies
• Performs minor office/emergency room procedures including fracture closed reduction, laceration repair, and I&D of abscess
• Provides patient and family education and instructions.
• Responsible for maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Documents patient encounters according to state & federal guidelines.
• Other Duties as Assigned
• Full-time position- Monday through Friday schedule with one remote day; hours may vary based on clinic and OR schedule

Qualifications

Requirements:

• 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 that demonstrates the ability to perform the responsibilities of the position
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

For more information about Ortho Rhode Island, please visit https://www.orthopedicsri.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”).