Physician Assistant- Gastonia
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Job Description
About the Role
Join OrthoCarolina as a Orthopedic Physician Assistant – Gastonia, NC in Gastonia, North Carolina. 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
- your next great career move could start here!
Benefits & Compensation
- your next great career move could start here!
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join OrthoCarolina as a Orthopedic Physician Assistant – Gastonia, NC.
Key Skills
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 Gastonia, North Carolina.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Physical examination, Diagnostic test interpretation, Injections, Suturing, Wound care, Orthopedic casting, Splinting, Surgical assistance. 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 office and hospital settings, including performing physical exams, ordering diagnostic tests, and assisting in orthopedic surgeries. They are also responsible for developing patient management plans, documenting care, and performing emergency room...
Benefits package: Paid company 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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