Surgery - General Physician Assistant

' Seeking an experienced Orthopedic Trauma SurgeryPhysician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join a multidisciplinary surgicalteam in San Jose, California. This opportunity involves caring for orthopedictrauma patients in a Level II Trauma Center managing approximately 600orthopedic trauma cases annually. The provider will support inpatient surgicalcare and outpatient orthopedic trauma follow-up in a high-acuity clinicalenvironment.

Compensation: $ 140 ,000

PositionHighlights

• Located in San Jose, California
• Level II Trauma Center
• Approximately 600 orthopedic trauma cases annually
• Inpatient surgical care and outpatient orthopedic trauma follow-up
• High-acuity, multidisciplinary practice environment
• Collaboration with orthopedic trauma surgeons and clinical team members

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with orthopedic trauma injuries.
• Provide inpatient care, including preoperative and postoperative management.
• Conduct patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and monitor recovery.
• Assist orthopedic surgeons with surgical procedures as needed and within scope of practice.
• Perform inpatient rounds and coordinate care with nursing staff and other specialists.
• Provide outpatient follow-up, assess healing, and support rehabilitation planning.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Communicate with patients and families regarding treatment, recovery, and follow-up care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current national certification as a PA or NP.
• Active California license.