Physician Assistant -Surgery - Orthopedic

**Position Overview: Orthopedic Physician Assistant (PA-C)**

We are actively seeking a full-time Orthopedic Physician Assistant (PA-C) to enhance our expanding Orthopedics team in Brattleboro, Vermont. This role involves delivering comprehensive musculoskeletal and orthopedic care in both clinical and surgical environments alongside seasoned orthopedic surgeons.

**Key Responsibilities

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• Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons to diagnose and manage a wide range of musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions.
• Conduct thorough patient evaluations and assessments.
• Formulate and execute treatment plans under the supervision of a physician.
• Order, analyze, and interpret diagnostic imaging and laboratory studies.
• Assist orthopedic surgeons during surgical procedures, providing key intraoperative support.
• Manage pre-operative and post-operative patient care, ensuring continuity and quality of care.
• Educate patients and their families on orthopedic conditions, treatment modalities, recovery trajectories, and rehabilitation processes.
• Perform a variety of orthopedic procedures, including joint injections and other office-based interventions.
• Maintain detailed and accurate patient documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Participate in rotational call coverage as required.
• Uphold hospital protocols, universal precautions, OSHA requirements, and patient safety standards.
• Work collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation teams, and ancillary departments to ensure seamless care delivery.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives aligned with departmental objectives.
• Assume additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervising surgeons and hospital leadership.

**Qualifications

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• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.
• If Board Eligible, please indicate the date of graduation.
• Active Vermont PA-C License or the willingness to obtain one if not currently held.
• Recent NPDB Self Query Report (active and within the last 30 days).
• Current CPR certification (to be obtained prior to commencement).
• DEA registration (required before starting).
• CPR certification for Healthcare Providers.
• A minimum of 2 years of PA experience in primary care or a relevant specialty is preferred.

**Certification Requirements

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• Board Certification.
• CPR certification.
• *State
• Licensing
• Requirements:*
• Valid Vermont state license.

**Additional Licensure

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• Healthcare Provider CPR Certification.
• Nationally recognized certification as an Adult or Family Physician Assistant by the Vermont State Board of Medical Practice.

This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment and the chance to make a significant impact on patient care within a supportive team framework.