Senior Physician Assistant- Orthopedics

1 month ago
CaliforniaFull TimeOrthopedic Surgery

Job Description

About the Role

Join Kaiser Permanente as a Senior Physician Assistant- Orthopedics in United States. Job Summary: Under the direction of a supervising physician, the Senior Physician Assistant provides high quality, efficient, team based patient focused care. The Senior Physician Assistant responsibilities may include managing patients in the office, hospital, ED and/or perioperative setting.

Key Responsibilities

  • operative/pre
  • procedure and other pertinent education. Answers questions regarding surgery or procedures, recovery and risk factor modification; provides blood transfusion information as applicable; performs peri
  • operative procedures to include entering standard post

Requirements

  • Experience Minimum three (3) years previous experience in the last five (5) years as a physician assistant.
  • Education Graduate from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program.
  • May be required to have experience and competency in performing specific tasks required by the specific department.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Kaiser Permanente as a Senior Physician Assistant- Orthopedics.

Key Skills

Patient ManagementPhysical ExaminationDiagnostic TestingTherapeutic ProceduresInjectionsImmunizationsSuturingWound CarePatient EducationFirst AssistSurgical ProceduresPerioperative CarePost-operative ProceduresDischarge SummariesMentoring
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Position Insights

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery position at Kaiser Permanente is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in California.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Management, Physical Examination, Diagnostic Testing, Therapeutic Procedures, Injections, Immunizations, Suturing, Wound Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Senior Physician Assistant provides high-quality, team-based patient care under physician direction, managing patients across office, hospital, ED, and surgical settings, potentially including first assisting in the OR. Primary duties involve comprehensive patient examination, ordering and inter...

Benefits package: Mentorship opportunities, Fluoroscopy Permit support. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Kaiser Permanente

Medical Practices
Oakland, California
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Mentorship opportunities
Fluoroscopy Permit support

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago

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