Orthopedics Physician Assistant

Orthopedic APC

CHRISTUS St. Vincent's growing orthopedic team is seeking a full-time APC with 2+ years of experience. This position is clinic-based, and the provider will provide hand and upper extremity surgery assist, see new, post-op, and follow-ups (all ages) in clinic, facilitate injections, refer to specialists as needed, provide consultative evaluation of patients, integrate input from other physicians and team members to inform diagnoses and treatment programs, assess whether injuries require medication, physical therapy, or a combination of both, guide patients in improving their physical condition, manage pain, and avoid future injuries. The APC will also maintain records in EPIC, identify risk factors for injuries, and educate patients on how to manage overall health, existing injuries, and prevention. No ER call but minimal group call is expected: 1 week every 3 months. Fridays through Thursdays may take phone calls from the answering service; the provider will not have to go to the hospital. This is a full-time (40 hr/wk) position.

Job Description

• Provide hand and upper extremity surgery assist
• See new, post-op, and follow-up patients in clinic
• Facilitate injections and refer to specialists as needed
• Provide consultative evaluation of patients
• Integrate input from other physicians and team members to inform diagnoses and treatment programs
• Assess whether injuries require medication, physical therapy, or a combination of both
• Guide patients in improving their physical condition and managing pain
• Maintain records in EPIC
• Identify risk factors for injuries and educate patients on health management

Requirements

• APC must possess an active, unrestricted license
• 2+ years of experience as a PA or NP

Benefits

• Retirement savings with employer contribution effective day 1 of employment
• Medical, dental, and vision care effective day 1 of employment
• PTO package
• Salary plus wRVU additional earning potential
• Relocation package
• CME and licensure package
• Associate discount program and 24/7 employee gym access
• Thriving Medical Staff organization with ample opportunity for committee participation and leadership development

Community Overview

CHRISTUS St. Vincent is a not-for-profit integrated health system located in the beautiful mountain-west city of Santa Fe, New Mexico, which sees over 300 sunny days per year, commute times under 15 minutes, and offers an abundance of outdoor activities as well as a thriving cultural, art, and music scene. Our 200-bed facility is a Level III trauma center, the only trauma center in Northern New Mexico, and serves a seven-county area with over 300,000 residents.