What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant - Hand Surgery position at Premier Orthopaedics?
Join our Team at Premier Orthopaedics!
Title: Physician Assistant - Hand Surgery
Location: Langhorne, PA
Schedule: Per diem. Will cover urgent care hours nights/weekends - must be available 2 nights per week and 2 weekends per month.
About Us:
Premier is a leading orthopedic practice committed to diagnosing and treating a wide range of orthopedic injuries and conditions. We operate in over 50 locations and have more than 70 physicians dedicated to providing exceptional care across the Greater Philadelphia area. With a team of nearly 1,000 employees, we thrive in a supportive environment that prioritizes collaboration and patient satisfaction.
What We Offer:
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunity
- Employee referral reward program
The Physician Assistant Essential Duties and Functions:
- Obtaining patient information and perform assessments.
- Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic procedures.
- Consult directly with physician to assess the patient's condition and treatment options.
- Ensure that medical charts and administrative paperwork is updated/completed.
- Provide monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
- Monitor patients and administers medications according to policies.
The Physician Assistant Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Physician Assistant required.
- Experience working with hand and upper extremity preferred.
- Unrestricted Pennsylvania License.
- Graduate of accredited program for Physician Assistant required.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Athena or other EMR proficiency highly preferred.
