Physician Assistant

Connecticut Orthopaedics has been named the

#1 Physician Practice in Orthopaedics in Connecticut for two consecutive years.

This Physician’s Assistant position is a critical component of CTOrthopaedicspractice. Theresponsibilities include management ofOrthopaedicpatients. This position is responsible for evaluating and diagnosing new and existing patient conditions, pre-op and post-op management and surgical first assist. This position also works very closely with our operations team including the physicians.

LOCATION & SCHEDULE

• Trumbull and Fairfield, CT.
• Monday-Friday. One weekend shift per month with comp time given during the week.

Competitive Sign On Bonus!

Essential Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat new and existing patients’ conditions
• Provide medical services and advice for acute and chronicorthopaedicmedical conditions
• Provide surgical assistance
• Establish patients’ plan of care
• Manage acute and chronic musculoskeletal medical conditions
• Order diagnostic tests and interpret results of diagnostic tests such as x-rays
• Write or dictate progress or other medical notes on patients’ charts indicating patient status and treatment procedures performed, with each such entry to be signed and dated; ensure that all orders written by PA are followed by PA’s signature and printed name of supervising physician
• Conduct follow-up patient care
• Provide health education to patients and families and participate in community health education
• Supervisor and/or coordinate the activities of patient care and support staff within the clinical setting
• Prescribe medications, including narcotics, controlled substances or class scheduled drugs with Supervising Physician’s documentation in the patient medical record
• Performs other duties as assigned by their supervisor

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent customer service skills, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Excellent documentation skills
• Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office and experience with electronic medical record systems
• Able to trouble shoot, strong sense of decision making and judgment; action oriented; approachable
• Team player and effective at building and fostering teamwork as well as maintain composure when dealing with conflict, thoughtful of others, courteous

Experience/Educational requirements:

• Licensure requirements of the state of jurisdiction
• Graduate of an accredited Physician AssistantProgram
• 2-4 years clinical experiencerequired, orthopedic specific experience preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, 401(k) contributions, and company-paid life insurance.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays to promote work-life balance.
• Access to training and development opportunities and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Uniform allowance
• Free Parking
• Reimbursement for credentialing fees
• CEU allowance and days