Physician Assistant - Wakefield, RI

• Level: Experienced
• Job Location: Ortho Rhode Island Wakefield - Wakefield, RI
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: Masters
• Salary Range: $92600.00 - $138900.00Salary
• Travel Percentage: Some travel between company locations
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category: Health Care

Ortho Rhode Island (ORI) has an excellent opportunity for a full-time Physician Assistant to join its dynamic and growing team. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including five weeks of paid time off and a generous continuing education allowance.

Highlights: Serves as first surgical assistant for orthopedic procedures Handles hospital admissions and consultations Performs inpatient rounds Conducts comprehensive evaluation and treatment of a full range of orthopedic injuries and conditions Orders and interprets test/lab studies including X-ray, MRI, CT scan, EMG/NCS bone scan, blood tests, urinalysis, wound cultures, and synovial fluid analysis Consults with physicians as needed and refers to physicians for more complicated medical cases or cases that are not a routine part of a PA’s scope of work.

Provides therapeutic treatments including oral medications, corticosteroid injections, applications of casts, splints, braces and prescribes physical and occupational therapies Performs minor office/emergency room procedures including fracture closed reduction, laceration repair, and I&D of abscess Provides patient and family education and instructions.

Ensures strict adherence to patient confidentiality standards Documents patient encounters accurately and timely in the medical record Minimal call requirement Performs other duties as assigned Full-time position with a Monday through Friday schedule, including one remote day per week; hours may vary based on clinic and OR schedule Qualifications:

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program NCCPA certified Valid Rhode Island license (or eligibility to obtain one) Any combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the responsibilities of the position Strong interpersonal and communication skills For more information about Ortho Rhode Island, please visit orthopedicsri.com.

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