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3168346489

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UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Industry:

Healthcare other

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Buffalo Zip Code:

14221

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09/05/2026 Job Description Job Description Job Summary UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is looking for a Physician Assistant to join our Orthocare Clinic. Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited PA program. Current or Pending NYS license required. This is an excellent opportunity for seasoned PA's with urgent care experience, as well as PA's new to Orthopaedics. All levels of experience are encouraged to apply, including current students and new grads. Job Description The Physician Assistant is responsible for promoting and maintaining health by providing quality medical services under the supervision of a Physician through the identification of short-term and long-range patient care issues and recommending options and course of action while implementing physician directives. This is a full time, exempt position in our Urgent Care Clinic (Orthocare). Responsibilities include patient screenings, and patient assessments within an urgent care setting. Candidates must be comfortable seeing patients of all ages performing typical urgent care procedures; suturing, wound repair, ortho splinting, casting, etc. Prior urgent care or emergency medicine experience is a plus, but not required. The position requires a professional person with excellent clinical and communication skills who has the ability to work autonomously. Duties Elicits a detailed and accurate patient health history and performs a physical examination; records these along with progress notes in the patient's charts. Determines abnormal conditions by ordering diagnostic tests such as X-rays, EKG's and basic laboratory studies and interprets test results. Formulates an initial diagnosis, therapeutic plan and treatment. Provides fracture care including reductions, operative vs. non-operative care, splint, suture, and staple applications/removals. Performs such routine therapeutic procedures as intramuscular injections, immunizations, wound care, joint aspirations, joint injections, and incision and drainage of superficial infections. Answers all patients phone calls regarding the clinic. Triages as appropriate. Completes all forms and required paper. Facilitate referrals when needed. Performs as first or second surgical assist during operation. Rounds at hospitals as required by Physician. Complies with Federal, State, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation, and enforcing adherence to requirements. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by obtaining required CME's, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional societies. Respects and protects the confidentiality of all patient and Company information through the adherence of all HIPAA guidelines and regulations. Assumes other duties as requested by Physician. Qualifications Education Requirements Master's degree, along with successful completion of a NYS or ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant Program. Must Possess NYS licensure upon hire. Experience Requirements Background in orthopaedics and/or professional experience in outpatient orthopaedic environment preferred. Skills and Competencies Requirements Excellent communication and customer service skills required. Must be able to multi-task and desire to work in fast-paced, team-oriented environment.