Orthopedics Physician Assistant

Orthopedic Physician Assistant

Health Care System, which includes a team of fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons, seeks to add a full-time orthopedic physician assistant to directly work with a total joints fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon. The position includes both the OR and the clinic. This is a very busy total joints practice. The doctor utilizes the most minimally invasive procedures and advanced technology for hip and knee replacements and revisions.

Job Description

• First assist in surgeries
• Running clinics
• Conducting pre- and post-operative history and physicals
• Performing joint injections
• Writing prescriptions
• Removing casts and pins
• Consultation and patient evaluation and education
• Reviewing lab results in both a clinic and hospital setting

The position offers great quality of life (no call, no evenings, and no weekends).

Requirements

• NCCPA-Certified
• Some orthopedic experience

Benefits

• Very competitive compensation plan
• Full benefits package

Community Overview

The location is in an upscale Chicago suburb within the Palos Heights area.