PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Tri-State Orthopaedics as a Orthopaedic Surgery PA – 1:16 Call, Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA.
Key Responsibilities
- guided injections, casting/splinting, postoperative management, follow
- up care, patient messages, EMR documentation, and injection clinics. They also assist with hospital rounding and orthopaedic consults. The opportunity to staff Tri
- State Ortho Urgent Care hours is optional but encouraged and pays separately. A
Requirements
- oriented, caring and passionate about patient care, and possess good bedside manner and excellent interpersonal skills. EMR experience is also required. Tri
- 0150 or via email at sreighard@tristateortho. com. We invite you to visit our website, www. tristateortho. com to learn more about our Practice.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Tri-State Orthopaedics as a Orthopaedic Surgery PA – 1:16 Call, Pittsburgh.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Orthopedic Surgery position at Tri-State 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 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: First Assisting, Ultrasound-guided Injections, Casting, Splinting, Postoperative Management, EMR Documentation, Hospital Rounding, Orthopaedic Consults. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will provide comprehensive orthopaedic care, including first assisting in surgery and managing patient care in the office. Responsibilities also include performing ultrasound-guided injections, casting, splinting, and conducting hospital rounds and consults.
Benefits package: Paid weekend and holiday call, Paid Ortho Urgent Care hours (optional). A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Employment Type
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