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OrthoArizona·Gilbert, Arizona
Physician Assistant - Hand
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The Physician Assistant will manage patient treatment schedules, perform physical exams, and establish presumptive diagnoses. They are responsible for ordering diagnostic tests, administering medications, and providing continuity of care between physician visits.
At OrthoArizona, we’re bringing the best together. Our organization was created to help serve ALL orthopedic and sports medicine needs throughout the Valley! We have a wide range of orthopedic surgeons and mid-level providers including physical and occupational therapists, PA's and NP's. Today we’re one of Arizona’s largest privately owned and most comprehensive orthopedic practices with more than 75 locally and nationally renowned providers across 30 locations, in addition to in house state of the art MRI capabilities. At OrthoArizona we are committed to best-in-class patient care, being a pioneer in research and technology, and most importantly, rewarding and recognizing our team members.
As a
Physician
Assistant with
OrthoArizona, you will get to:
Maintain a patient treatment schedule consistent with the needs of the Physician.
Obtain complete medical history and physical data on patients.
Review patient medical records.
Interpret and integrate data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
Perform complete physical exam and records findings.
Establish presumptive diagnosis.
Order appropriate lab and diagnostic procedures.
Administer injections and medications.
Advise patients regarding health and illness prevention.
Recommend community resources to help patient and family needs.
Instruct patient and family regarding medication and treatment procedures.
Assist physicians in recording patient progress.
Issue diagnostic orders.
Triage patient phone calls.
Provide monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
Provide on call services on assigned basis.
Prioritize work activities based on clinical demands.
All other duties assigned.
• 2 years of Physician Assistant experience in a busy orthopedic practice.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physician Assistant program with NCCPA certification and a valid Arizona State License. A minimum of 2 years of experience in a busy orthopedic practice is preferred.
Market context
In Arizona, physician openings are often shaped by ongoing demand in hospitals, clinics, and specialty care settings, especially where patient volume and care coordination are high. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for strong clinical experience, state licensure, and specialty background; in this posting, the requirements are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review fit faster. If you are considering applying, confirm your Arizona license status and align your experience with the listed respiratory care and vascular access background before submitting.