Spire Orthopedic Partners
Orthopedic Physician Assistant - Greenwich, CT
Spire Orthopedic Partners, Greenwich, Connecticut, us, 06831
Orthopedic Physician Assistant - Greenwich, CT
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Orthopedic Physician Assistant - Greenwich, CT
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Spire Orthopedic Partners .
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS) offers a full‑time Physician Assistant (4/10‑hour shifts) to support a busy total joint surgeon at offices in Greenwich and Wilton, CT. The position features robust compensation, generous call pay, comprehensive benefits including five weeks of PTO, and a continuing education allowance.
Responsibilities
Perform and document history and physicals of pre‑operative patients. Prepare documentation for consent at admission.
Assist with post‑operative checks, including wound evaluations and dressing changes.
Perform in‑office procedures such as cast/splint placements and removals, suture removal and wound care, staple removals, and infection management.
Collect and/or prepare samples such as wound cultures or joint fluid for testing.
Administer medications orally or by subcutaneous injection when indicated.
Renew medications, as needed, for patients in office, by phone, or electronically.
Order X‑rays, laboratory tests, physical therapy renewals, CT/MRI and other diagnostic tests as needed.
Make post‑operative calls to patients at home to check on status when indicated.
Instruct and counsel patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and patient teaching.
Participate in urgent‑care coverage.
Participate in rotating PA on‑call coverage, which includes after‑hours phone coverage.
Assist physicians with fluoroscopic epidural injections when needed.
First assist in all surgeries with attending physicians.
Ensure all films, X‑rays, MRIs, etc. are up on monitors prior to surgeries.
Handle all emergency‑room consultations and admissions.
Provide quality in‑patient care including rounds, progress notes, dressing changes, and follow lab results.
Handle post‑op orders for all cases covered.
Coordinate discharge of patient including clinical resume and all other required documentation.
Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
NCCPA certification.
Licensure as a Physician Assistant in both Connecticut and New York.
DEA and Connecticut controlled‑substance licenses.
BLS and ACLS certification.
Minimum one‑year orthopedic or surgical experience preferred; new graduates with an orthopedic surgery rotation encouraged to apply.
Ability to work well under pressure and multi‑task.
Strong interpersonal and customer‑service skills.
For more information about ONS, please visit www.onsmd.com.
We are an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions and evaluated without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender or pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).
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Orthopedic Physician Assistant - Greenwich, CT
role at
Spire Orthopedic Partners .
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS) offers a full‑time Physician Assistant (4/10‑hour shifts) to support a busy total joint surgeon at offices in Greenwich and Wilton, CT. The position features robust compensation, generous call pay, comprehensive benefits including five weeks of PTO, and a continuing education allowance.
Responsibilities
Perform and document history and physicals of pre‑operative patients. Prepare documentation for consent at admission.
Assist with post‑operative checks, including wound evaluations and dressing changes.
Perform in‑office procedures such as cast/splint placements and removals, suture removal and wound care, staple removals, and infection management.
Collect and/or prepare samples such as wound cultures or joint fluid for testing.
Administer medications orally or by subcutaneous injection when indicated.
Renew medications, as needed, for patients in office, by phone, or electronically.
Order X‑rays, laboratory tests, physical therapy renewals, CT/MRI and other diagnostic tests as needed.
Make post‑operative calls to patients at home to check on status when indicated.
Instruct and counsel patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and patient teaching.
Participate in urgent‑care coverage.
Participate in rotating PA on‑call coverage, which includes after‑hours phone coverage.
Assist physicians with fluoroscopic epidural injections when needed.
First assist in all surgeries with attending physicians.
Ensure all films, X‑rays, MRIs, etc. are up on monitors prior to surgeries.
Handle all emergency‑room consultations and admissions.
Provide quality in‑patient care including rounds, progress notes, dressing changes, and follow lab results.
Handle post‑op orders for all cases covered.
Coordinate discharge of patient including clinical resume and all other required documentation.
Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
NCCPA certification.
Licensure as a Physician Assistant in both Connecticut and New York.
DEA and Connecticut controlled‑substance licenses.
BLS and ACLS certification.
Minimum one‑year orthopedic or surgical experience preferred; new graduates with an orthopedic surgery rotation encouraged to apply.
Ability to work well under pressure and multi‑task.
Strong interpersonal and customer‑service skills.
For more information about ONS, please visit www.onsmd.com.
We are an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions and evaluated without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender or pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).
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