Summit Orthopedics
Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Trauma West Metro
Summit Orthopedics, Osseo, Minnesota, United States, 55311
Overview
At Summit Orthopedics, we recognize the significance each member of the Summit Family has as they impact one another and our patients on a daily basis. Be part of a patient‑first environment that lives into our values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Stewardship and Innovation and a place where staff members feel respected and find a strong sense of purpose in their roles, contributing to a familial atmosphere characterized by mutual respect and enjoyment. Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant functions as first or second assist in the operating room, including performing surgical exposure, surgical dissections, layer closure of wounds, etc. Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems. Responds to emergencies including use of CPR. Prepare patient for surgery, including positioning, skin preparation, administration of local anesthetic and equipment preparation. Conducts physical exams, taking medical history, image interpretation and patient evaluation/care. Consults with physician as needed and refers to physicians for more complicated cases or cases that are not a routine part of a PA's scope of work. Orders diagnostic tests and scans and prescribes medications. Administer injections, participate in suture and dressing removal and manage simple fracture management/cast application and removal. Counsels patient/family on preventive health care, including pre‑ and post‑operative education. Monitors therapies and provides continuity of care. Qualifications
Education
Masters of Physician Assistant (required) Experience
Minimum of one year of experience as a Physician Assistant, preferably in orthopedics (required). Successful completion of accredited physician assistant program, certification by the NCCPA and licensure or eligible for licensing as a Physician's Assistant in the State of Minnesota (required). Licenses & Certifications
Basic Life Support (required). Cert Physician Assistant (required). Skills
Basic Life Support (required). Benefits
Summit's hiring range for this position is $113,152 to $141,440 per year. The hired candidate may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, differentials and/or deferred compensation. In addition to our base salary, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time off and 401(k)/profit sharing retirement plan. Summit Orthopedics is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations of federal, state and local governing boards and/or agencies.
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At Summit Orthopedics, we recognize the significance each member of the Summit Family has as they impact one another and our patients on a daily basis. Be part of a patient‑first environment that lives into our values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Stewardship and Innovation and a place where staff members feel respected and find a strong sense of purpose in their roles, contributing to a familial atmosphere characterized by mutual respect and enjoyment. Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant functions as first or second assist in the operating room, including performing surgical exposure, surgical dissections, layer closure of wounds, etc. Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems. Responds to emergencies including use of CPR. Prepare patient for surgery, including positioning, skin preparation, administration of local anesthetic and equipment preparation. Conducts physical exams, taking medical history, image interpretation and patient evaluation/care. Consults with physician as needed and refers to physicians for more complicated cases or cases that are not a routine part of a PA's scope of work. Orders diagnostic tests and scans and prescribes medications. Administer injections, participate in suture and dressing removal and manage simple fracture management/cast application and removal. Counsels patient/family on preventive health care, including pre‑ and post‑operative education. Monitors therapies and provides continuity of care. Qualifications
Education
Masters of Physician Assistant (required) Experience
Minimum of one year of experience as a Physician Assistant, preferably in orthopedics (required). Successful completion of accredited physician assistant program, certification by the NCCPA and licensure or eligible for licensing as a Physician's Assistant in the State of Minnesota (required). Licenses & Certifications
Basic Life Support (required). Cert Physician Assistant (required). Skills
Basic Life Support (required). Benefits
Summit's hiring range for this position is $113,152 to $141,440 per year. The hired candidate may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, differentials and/or deferred compensation. In addition to our base salary, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time off and 401(k)/profit sharing retirement plan. Summit Orthopedics is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations of federal, state and local governing boards and/or agencies.
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