Physician Assistant- Hip & Knee

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Charlotte, North CarolinaFull TimeOrthopedic Surgery

Job Description

About the Role

Join OrthoCarolina as a Orthopedic Physician Assistant – Hip & Knee in United States. At OrthoCarolina, our team is our greatest asset and the foundation of our success. We are a diverse group of individuals, accountable to each other to uphold the standards of excellence and promote an environment of teamwork throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Essential Functions: Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
  • Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results in collaboration with orthopedic surgeons/staff.
  • Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.

Requirements

  • Graduate of AMA accredited physician assistant program.
  • Prior experience as a physician assistant is preferred but not required.

Benefits & Compensation

  • including paid company holidays, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.
  • To learn more about Team OC please visit https://www.
  • com/about-us We are currently searching for a Physician Assistant to work with one of our Providers at our OrthoCarolina Hip And Knee office location in Charlotte.
  • The Physician Assistant is responsible for providing medical care as delegated by OrthoCarolina physician(s).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join OrthoCarolina as a Orthopedic Physician Assistant – Hip & Knee.

Key Skills

Orthopedic assessmentPhysical examinationDiagnostic test interpretationSurgical assistanceWound careCasting and splintingPatient managementElectronic medical recordsInjectionsImmunizationsSuturingHospital roundingEmergency room consultationCare plan development
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Position Insights

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery position at Ortho Carolina 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 Charlotte, North Carolina.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Orthopedic assessment, Physical examination, Diagnostic test interpretation, Surgical assistance, Wound care, Casting and splinting, Patient management, Electronic medical records. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will provide medical care in both office and hospital settings, including performing physical exams, ordering diagnostic tests, and assisting in orthopedic surgeries. They are also responsible for managing patient care plans, documenting medical records, and performing hospit...

Benefits package: Paid Holidays, Wellness Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Ortho Carolina

Medical Practices
Charlotte, NC
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Benefits & Perks

Paid Holidays
Wellness Programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

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