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Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedics - Training Provided
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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.
$110,261 / year median in Texas
+23% projected growth
Job Description
OPEN POSITION
Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner
- Orthopedics
SCHEDULE
- Full-Time
- Monday to Friday
- 40 Hours per Week
- No Evenings
- No Weekends
- No Holidays
- No On-Call
- Some Schedule Flexibility
COMPENSATION
- $130,000+ Starting Salary, negotiable based on experience
- Regular Bonus Opportunities
- Malpractice Insurance
- Health / Dental / Vision Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off Package
- License / DEA Fees Paid
- CME Allowance
- 401k w/ Match
- Full Details Negotiable
LOCATIONS
- Lubbock, Texas (primary site
- 60% to 80%)
- Midland / Odessa, Texas (secondary site
- 20% to 40%) The practice covers all travel expenses and will work with the new provider on a mutually-agreeable schedule regarding cross-coverage for the offices.
COMPANY PROFILE
This private practice operates multiple offices in West Texas, specializing in pain and injury treatment, sports medicine, orthopedic surgeries, cartilage replacement, and more. Their dedicated team of physicians and physician assistants are experts in the treatment and care of the musculoskeletal system.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Providers see an average of 20 to 25 patients per day and are fully supported by clinical assistants and administrative staff. The role of the physician assistant includes, but is not limited to:
- joint injections
- trigger point injections
- pre-operative patient care
- post-operative patient care
- contributing to medical decision-making
- assisting in care transitions
- patient reassessments
- acute visits
- test monitoring
- consultations
- follow-up visits The practice will provide full training; no orthopedic experience is required.
REQUIREMENTS
- Texas PA or NP license
- DEA•no experience required•new graduates welcome to apply
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position, please send your CV to Jenn Kunkel at jenn@chsrecruiting.com or call (773) 998-1272. Please visit www.chsrecruiting.com/jobs to view a full listing of available positions at CHS Recruiting.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 401(k) Plans
- Dental Insurance