Orthopaedic Physician Assistant Needed in Connecticut

• Seeking an NCCPA certified PA for locum coverage while perm PA is on maternity leave
• Must have an active CT license, BLS certification, and 1+ years of recent orthopaedic experience (no new grads)
• Coverage Dates: July 29 - Ongoing
• Will work in the orthopaedic clinic/office and operating room. Also, round/consult on the floor of the ED
• Average 20 patients per day with 1 Physician (follow ups or referrals from our ED)
• Schedule: Full-time (will consider either Mon-Fri or 7on / 7off)
  • M, W, F – office hours from 8am to 12:30pm
  • T, Th – No office hours but OR’s are running
• Weekend Call of 1:3
  • Expectation is to round for 8 hours in the hospital and be available for emergencies
• Required Duties:
  • Orthopedics- Elective
  • Orthopedics - Trauma
  • Admissions; direct and emergent
  • H&P and Orders
  • Medical management of peri-operative patients; progress notes, orders
  • Discharge planning; instructions and summaries
  • First assist- Total joints, Hand cases, sports medicine cases and trauma cases
  • Familiarity of orthopedic surgical equipment
  • Casting and splinting; wound care
• Emergency privileges available (credentialing will take less than 30 days)
• Local/regional candidates highly preferred (no flights)
• Prepaid lodging is available
• Industry Leading Compensation