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OrthoArizona·Scottsdale, Arizona
Physician Assistant - Hand
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The Physician Assistant will perform physical exams, order diagnostic tests, and administer treatments to patients in an orthopedic setting. They are also responsible for maintaining patient records, providing continuity of care, and assisting physicians with clinical demands.
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 have graduated from an accredited Physician Assistant program and hold current NCCPA certification. A valid Arizona state license and CPR certification are required, with preference given to those with two years of orthopedic experience.
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.