Physician Assistant
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics LLC as a Physician Assistant – Orthopaedics – OR & Clinic in Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC.
Key Responsibilities
- The incumbent may be asked to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically stated in this description.
- The duties and responsibilities of the position are to be carried out in a manner that is consistent with the Mission, Core Values and Operating Principles of CAO.
- Provides health care services to patients under the direction and responsibility of the assigned physician.
- Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
Requirements
- Experience working in patient care, primarily in Orthopedic or Primary Care settings.
- Experience and proficiency working with computers and electronic medical records.
- Competencies/Required Skills & Abilities 1.
- Strong Interpersonal Skills - Ability to develop relationships and collaborate in a decentralized organization.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $109K - $135K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers competitive compensation. Work with Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics LLC in Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Orthopedic Surgery position at Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics 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 Maryland.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Orthopedic patient care, Physical examination, Diagnostic test interpretation, Surgical assistance, Preoperative care, Postoperative care, Electronic medical records, Injections. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant provides direct patient care, performs physical examinations, and manages treatment plans under the direction of a supervising physician. They also assist surgeons in the operating room and coordinate preoperative and postoperative care to ensure quality patient outcomes.
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