PA Physician Assistant Orthopedics for Naval Medical Center
MDPerm·Portsmouth, Virginia
MDPerm·Portsmouth, Virginia
The Physician Assistant will provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, manage acute and chronic orthopedic issues, and perform pre-, intra-, and post-operative duties. They will also document patient encounters and participate in daily rounds.
Pa physician assistant for the orthopedics department at naval medical center, portsmouth, va
The outpatient clinic is committed to providing comprehensive orthopedic care to the Active Duty and Retired Service members and their families living in the Tidewater Area. The sub-specialty focus is Orthopedic Hand.
Examination, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the Musculoskeletal system such as contusions, strains, sprains, sports medicine-related injuries, back and neck pain, chronic and acute neuromuscular disease, and demyelinating disease.
Management of nonsurgical musculoskeletal problems, including Rheumatic disease, collagen diseases, and foot disorders.
Treatment of peripheral nervous system and myoneural junction disorders (e.g., radiculopathies and myasthenia gravis).
Generalized conditioning and injury rehabilitation.
Evaluation and management of chronic pain conditions.
Functional capacity testing, evaluation, and assessment.
MDPerm LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of credentialing, background screening, and any facility-specific requirements.
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and be a graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program. They should also have current NCCPA certification and an active, unrestricted Physician Assistant license in any state, along with relevant experience.
Market context
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