Physician Assistant - Greenwich, CT
Spire Orthopedic Partners
Location
Greenwich, CT | United States
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Level Entry
Job Location ONS-Greenwich (2100) - Greenwich, CT
Position Type Full Time
Education Level Masters
Salary Range $105,600.00 - $158,500.00 Salary
Travel Percentage Some travel between company locations
Job Shift Day
Job Category Health Care
Description Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS) has an excellent opportunity for a full-time (4/10 hour shifts) Physician Assistant to join its Greenwich, CT team. The Physician Assistant will work closely with a sports medicine surgeon. This well-regarded practice is committed to superior clinical outcomes and provides a highly collegial and supportive work environment. Robust compensation and benefits package offered including 5 weeks PTO and continuing education allowance.
ONS is a multi-specialty orthopaedic and neurosurgery practice that has served patients throughout the New York Metropolitan area for more than 20 years. The 35 ONS fellowship trained physicians provide expertise in the full spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries, sports medicine, minimally invasive orthopedic, spine and brain surgery, joint replacement, and trauma. ONS provides onsite digital imaging and state-of-the art physical therapy and MRI. ONS also operates a world class AAAHC accredited ASC in Stamford, CT.
Responsibilities:
- Performs and documents history and physicals of pre-operative patients. Prepares documentation for consent on admit
- Assists with post-operative checks, including wound evaluations and dressing changes
- Performs in-office procedures such as cast/splint placements and removals, suture removal and wound care, staple removals, and managing infection
- Collects and/or prepares samples, such as wound cultures or joint fluid from patients for testing
- Administers medications, orally or by subcutaneous injection when indicated
- Renews medications, as needed for patients in office, phone, or electronically
- Orders X-rays, laboratory tests, physical therapy renewals, CT/MRI and other diagnostic tests as needed
- Makes post-operative calls to patients at home to check on status when indicated
- Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and patient teaching
- Participates in Urgent Care coverage
- Participates in rotating PA on call coverage, which includes after hours phone coverage
- Assists physicians with fluoroscopic epidural injections when needed
- First assists in all surgeries with attending physicians
- Assures all films, X-rays, MRIs, etc. are up on monitors prior to surgeries
- Handles all emergency room consultations and admissions
- Provides quality in-patient care including rounds, progress notes, dressing changes, and follows lab results
- Handles post-op orders for all cases covered
- Coordinates discharge of patient including clinical resume and all other required documentation
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Qualifications Requirements: - Master's degree
- Connecticut PA license
- NCCPA Certified
- DEA and Connecticut Controlled Substances License
- ACLS and BLS
- Minimum one-year surgical experience preferred, new grads invited to apply with an orthopedic surgery rotation
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Generous compensation (including call pay) and comprehensive benefit package offered.
For more information about ONS, please visit
We are an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as "protected characteristics").
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