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Physician Assistant - Orthopaedics
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What they do
A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, 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. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.
$134,627 / year median in Maryland
+17% projected growth
Job Description
- The position will include both the OR and the clinic.
- In the clinic, the Physician Assistant will be able to run a parallel clinic to the doctor.
- Cases include hip and knee joint replacements including revisions.
- Responsibilities include: first assisting, H&P's, injections, fracture management and hospital rounds.
- Successful candidates should be NCCPA-Certified/Eligible and this doctor will train a recent graduate.