Physician Assistant -Surgery - Orthopedic

Position Overview: Orthopedic Physician Assistant (PA-C)

We are actively seeking a full‑time Orthopedic Physician Assistant (PA‑C) to enhance our expanding Orthopedics team in Brattleboro, Vermont. This role involves delivering comprehensive musculoskeletal and orthopedic care in both clinical and surgical environments alongside seasoned orthopedic surgeons.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons to diagnose and manage a wide range of musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions.
• Conduct thorough patient evaluations and assessments.
• Formulate and execute treatment plans under the supervision of a physician.
• Order, analyze, and interpret diagnostic imaging and laboratory studies.
• Assist orthopedic surgeons during surgical procedures, providing key intraoperative support.
• Manage pre‑operative and post‑operative patient care, ensuring continuity and quality of care.
• Educate patients and their families on orthopedic conditions, treatment modalities, recovery trajectories, and rehabilitation processes.
• Perform a variety of orthopedic procedures, including joint injections and other office‑based interventions.
• Maintain detailed and accurate patient documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Participate in rotational call coverage as required.
• Uphold hospital protocols, universal precautions, OSHA requirements, and patient safety standards.
• Work collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation teams, and ancillary departments to ensure seamless care delivery.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives aligned with departmental objectives.
• Assume additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervising surgeons and hospital leadership.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery (if Board Eligible, indicate date of graduation).
• Active Vermont PA‑C license or willingness to obtain one.
• Recent NPDB Self‑Query Report (active and within the last 30 days).
• Current CPR certification (to be obtained prior to commencement).
• DEA registration (required before starting).
• CPR certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Minimum of 2 years of PA experience in primary care or a relevant specialty preferred.

Certification Requirements

• Board Certification.
• CPR certification.

State Licensing Requirements

• Valid Vermont state license.

Additional Licensure

• Healthcare Provider CPR Certification.
• Nationally recognized certification as an Adult or Family Physician Assistant by the Vermont State Board of Medical Practice.

This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment and the chance to make a significant impact on patient care within a supportive team framework.