Orthopedic Physician Assistant

Company: Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists
Location: Stamford
Posted on: May 7, 2025

Job Description:

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS) has an excellent opportunity for a full-time (4/10 hour shifts) Physician Assistant to join its Greenwich, CT team. The Physician Assistant will provide support to a hand and upper extremity surgeon. This well-regarded practice is committed to superior clinical outcomes and provides a highly collegial and supportive work environment. Robust compensation (including generous call pay) and benefits package offered including 5 weeks PTO and continuing education allowance. Office locations include Greenwich and Stamford, CT.ONS is a multi-specialty orthopaedic and neurosurgery practice that has served patients throughout the New York Metropolitan area for more than 20 years. The 33 ONS fellowship trained physicians provide expertise in the full spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries, sports medicine, minimally invasive orthopedic, spine and brain surgery, joint replacement, and trauma. ONS provides onsite digital imaging and state-of-the art physical therapy and MRI. ONS also operates a world class AAAHC accredited ASC in Stamford, CT.Responsibilities:Performs and documents history and physicals of pre-operative patients. Prepares documentation for consent on admitAssists with post-operative checks, including wound evaluations and dressing changesPerforms in-office procedures such as cast/splint placements and removals, suture removal and wound care, staple removals, and managing infectionCollects and/or prepares samples, such as wound cultures or joint fluid from patients for testingAdministers medications, orally or by subcutaneous injection when indicatedRenews medications, as needed for patients in office, phone, or electronicallyOrders X-rays, laboratory tests, physical therapy renewals, CT/MRI and other diagnostic tests as neededMakes post-operative calls to patients at home to check on status when indicatedInstructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and patient teachingParticipates in Urgent Care coverageParticipates in rotating PA on call coverage, which includes after hours phone coverageAssists physicians with fluoroscopic epidural injections when neededFirst assists in all surgeries with attending physiciansAssures all films, X-rays, MRIs, etc. are up on monitors prior to surgeriesHandles all emergency room consultations and admissionsProvides quality in-patient care including rounds, progress notes, dressing changes, and follows lab resultsHandles post-op orders for all cases coveredCoordinates discharge of patient including clinical resume and all other required documentationIND2Requirements:Masters degreeConnecticut PA licenseNCCPA CertifiedDEA and Connecticut Controlled Substances LicensesMinimum one-year orthopedic or surgical experience preferred, new grads invited to apply with an orthopedic surgery rotationAbility to work well under pressure and multi-taskStrong interpersonal and customer service skillsFor more information about ONS, please visit www.onsmd.com.We are an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as protected characteristics).by Jobble

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