Orthopedic Trauma Physician Assistant

Ochsner Health

2 months ago

United StatesFull TimeOrthopedic Surgery

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Ochsner Health as a Orthopedic Trauma Physician Assistant in United States. We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

Key Responsibilities

inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion. Education Required

Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant medicine or Health Sciences, or graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Training Program. Work Experience Required

Requirements

inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion. Education Required

Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant medicine or Health Sciences, or graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Training Program. Work Experience Required

None. Preferred – 3 years’ related working experience. Certifications Required

Picayune Earned 2022

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Call responsibilities required.

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Key Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsComputer SkillsPatient EducationMedical ManagementEmergency StabilizationTeachingResearch MethodologyCollaborationPatient CareDischarge PlanningCompliance KnowledgeAdaptabilitySafety AwarenessCritical ThinkingTeamwork

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Orthopedic Trauma Physician Assistant position at Ochsner Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery position at Ochsner Health 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 United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Computer Skills, Patient Education, Medical Management, Emergency Stabilization, Teaching, Research Methodology. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Orthopedic Trauma Physician Assistant provides primary and urgent medical management, emergency stabilization of critically ill patients, and education to residents and medical students. They work collaboratively with a team to plan, implement, and evaluate medical and nursing care.

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