APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Orthopedics Float

1 month ago
United StatesFull TimeOrthopedic Surgery

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Sanford Health as a Physician Assistant – Orthopedics Float in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • will perform an examination and/or assessment to determine patient's needs.
  • develop and establish appropriate diagnosis.
  • Provide patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent disease or disab.
  • provide measurable improvements in patient care and clinical outcomes.

Requirements

  • PA) or its predecessors. Demonstrated current competence and provision of care, treatment, or services for at least 30 patients in the past twelve months or completion of an ARC

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

Apply to join Sanford Health as a Physician Assistant – Orthopedics Float.

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentDiagnosisTreatment PlanningMedication PrescriptionCare CoordinationPatient CounselingMedical Record KeepingSpecialist ReferralEvidence Based PracticeRegulatory ComplianceOrthopedicsSurgical AssistanceWalk-in Clinic CoverageOn-Call Coverage
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Position Insights

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery position at Sanford 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.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Medication Prescription, Care Coordination, Patient Counseling, Medical Record Keeping, Specialist Referral. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant provides expert clinical guidance in orthopedics, coordinating patient care quality initiatives by assessing patients, analyzing findings, and developing treatment plans in both surgical and clinic settings. Responsibilities include assisting physicians, managing acute and ch...

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About Sanford Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sioux Falls, SD
2-5

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago