Physician Assistant Orthopaedics

Geisinger

2 months ago

PennsylvaniaFull TimeOrthopedic Surgery

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Geisinger as a Physician Assistant Orthopaedics in United States.

Key Responsibilities

inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department

specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position. Position Details: Education: Master's Degree

Physician Assistant (Required) Experience: Certification(s) and License(s): Basic Life Support Certification

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Benefits & Compensation

for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.

Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger.

Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Geisinger as a Physician Assistant Orthopaedics.

Key Skills

Care Management KnowledgeClinical Policies And StandardsHealth Information DocumentationPatient Assessment And CarePatient SafetyPatients Rights

Requirements

A Master's Degree in Physician Assistant studies is required along with Basic Life Support Certification and certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. The position requires knowledge in care management, clinical policies, and patient safety.

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Position Insights

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery position at Geisinger 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 Pennsylvania.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Care Management Knowledge, Clinical Policies And Standards, Health Information Documentation, Patient Assessment And Care, Patient Safety, Patients Rights. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant collaborates with physicians to provide care to patients, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care. They also order tests, interpret results, and prescribe medications within their scope of practice.

Benefits package: Healthcare benefits from day one, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Domestic partner benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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