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Physician Assistant - Surgery - Orthopedic
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What they do
An Orthopedics Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in concert with an orthopedist, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations.
$143,636 / year median in California
+20% projected growth
Job Description
We are seeking an Orthopedic Physician Assistant for a 120-day assignment in California, starting Jan 4, 2027. This role involves providing comprehensive orthopedic patient care from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM daily, spanning clinic, Emergency Department, and perioperative settings. The Physician Assistant will be crucial in patient evaluation, management, surgical first assisting, and coordinating care throughout the orthopedic surgical and clinical processes. Responsibilities and Duties Provide orthopedic patient care in clinic, Emergency Department, and perioperative settings Evaluate and manage orthopedic patients Deliver preoperative and postoperative care Serve as a surgical first assistant Administer orthopedic injections Conduct telephone triage and patient follow-up Coordinate patient care throughout the surgical and clinical process
Additional Information EMR System:
Epic Setting:
Clinic, Emergency Department, and perioperative settingsSchedule:
8:30 AM to 5:30PM Patient Population and Case Types:
General orthopedic conditions and injuries Sports-related injuries Preoperative and postoperative orthopedic patients Patients requiring orthopedic surgical evaluation Patients undergoing orthopedic procedures and injections Emergency Department orthopedic consultations and acute injuries Orthopedic clinic evaluations and follow-up visits Benefits Strong compensation Travel-related expenses covered A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunitiesBenefits
- Dental Insurance