Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant
Mostly outpatient with some OR time
Location: New York City, Westchester County, NY & Northern New Jersey
Salary: $135,000–$145,000 (maximum)
Schedule: Full-Time
Experience Level: Open to new graduates (1+ year preferred)
The position requires travel between multiple clinical sites across Manhattan, Westchester County, and Northern New Jersey.
Position Overview
A leading orthopedic practice is seeking a Physician Assistant to support a high-volume hip and knee reconstruction service. This role is primarily outpatient-focused with dedicated time assisting in the operating room. The Physician Assistant will support an experienced orthopedic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive hip and knee procedures, delivering high-quality patient care throughout the surgical continuum.
Key Responsibilities
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Obtain, document, and interpret comprehensive patient histories and physical exams
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Evaluate patients, establish diagnoses, and develop treatment plans
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Order, review, and interpret laboratory studies and imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT)
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Provide care for established and post-operative patients
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Administer therapeutic injections and perform minor procedures
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Assist in pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative surgical care
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Support operating room procedures, including patient positioning, retractor placement, and maintaining surgical flow
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Perform patient education, including surgical preparation and post-op care instructions
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Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, coordinators, residents, fellows, and scheduling teams
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Triage patient calls, manage prescriptions, and document care appropriately
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Complete disability and insurance documentation
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Maintain surgical logs and assist with clinical documentation
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Participate in clinical research and educational initiatives as assigned
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Successfully complete EHR system training (EPIC)
Minimum Qualifications
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Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
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Current New York State Physician Assistant license
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BLS and ACLS certification
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Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and patient management skills
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Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
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Reliable transportation for travel between multiple office locations
Preferred Qualifications
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Master’s degree
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Prior orthopedic surgery experience, particularly in hip and knee reconstruction
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Experience in both outpatient clinical and operating room environments
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Spanish fluency
Compensation & Benefits
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Competitive salary up to $145,000
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Comprehensive benefits package
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High-volume, academically affiliated clinical environment
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Strong professional development and surgical exposure
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