Physician Assistant

Connecticut Orthopaedics Has Been Named The

#1 Physician Practice in Orthopaedics in Connecticut for two consecutive years.

This Physician’s Assistant position is a critical component of CT Orthopaedics practice. The responsibilities include management of Orthopaedic patients. This position is responsible for evaluating and diagnosing new and existing patient conditions, pre-op and post-op management and surgical first assist. This position also works very closely with our operations team including the physicians.

Location & Schedule

• Branford, Wallingford, Hamden, Orange and Shelton Urgent Care offices
• Monday-Friday. One weekend shift per month with comp time given during the week.

Competitive Sign On Bonus!

Essential Responsibilities

• 1. Evaluate, diagnose, and treat new and existing patients’ conditions
• 2. Provide medical services and advice for acute and chronic orthopaedic medical conditions
• 3. Provide surgical assistance
• 4. Establish patients’ plan of care
• 5. Manage acute and chronic musculoskeletal medical conditions
• 6. Order diagnostic tests and interpret results of diagnostic tests such as x-rays

7. Write or dictate progress or other medical notes on patients’ charts indicating patient status and treatment procedures performed, with each such entry to be signed and dated; ensure that all orders written by PA are followed by PA’s signature and printed name of supervising physician

• 8. Conduct follow-up patient care
• 9. Provide health education to patients and families and participate in community health education
• 10. Supervisor and/or coordinate the activities of patient care and support staff within the clinical setting
• 11. Prescribe medications, including narcotics, controlled substances or class scheduled drugs with Supervising Physician’s documentation in the patient medical record
• 12. Performs other duties as assigned by their supervisor

Skills and Abilities

• 1. Excellent customer service skills, interpersonal, and communication skills
• 2. Excellent documentation skills
• 3. Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office and experience with electronic medical record systems
• 4. Able to trouble shoot, strong sense of decision making and judgment; action oriented; approachable

5. Team player and effective at building and fostering teamwork as well as maintain composure when dealing with conflict, thoughtful of others, courteous

Experience/Educational Requirements

• Licensure requirements of the state of jurisdiction
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program
• 2-4 years clinical experience required, orthopedic specific experience preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, 401(k) contributions, and company-paid life insurance.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays to promote work-life balance.
• Access to training and development opportunities and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Uniform allowance
• Free Parking
• Reimbursement for credentialing fees
• CEU allowance and days