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Advanced Practice Provider (CRNP, PA-C) - Orthopedics
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What they do
A Surgical Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in surgical operating rooms and surgery departments, 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.
$133,133 / year median in Pennsylvania
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Summary:
As a Physician Assistant, you will function as an essential member of the team in the practice setting or on units as indicated by physician needs.Other information:
QUALIFICATIONS
- Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program required
- Minimum of 1 year experience as a Physician Assistant preferred
- Maintain a Physician Assistant license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, both Medical and Osteopathic preferred
- Collaborative agreement approved through the state within 3 months of start date required
- National certification required
- DEA required within 6 months of start date
- Current Healthcare provider CPR through the American Heart Association required at time of hire
- Maintains ACLS and PALS certification preferred