St Cloud Orthopedics has been providing specialized orthopedic care for nearly 70 years. We are a privately owned medical group, seeking a Certified Physician Assistant to join our team. This position will provide you with a blend of urgent care, clinical and surgical care.
Essential Duties will include:
- Performs orthopedic screening and evaluation, assembles appropriate diagnostic tests for physician review, prescribes medications, educates patient and performs treatment as directed by physician.
- Provides acute and chronic patient care including taking histories, giving injections and medications, performing sterile procedures, aspirations, pin removals and suturing, assisting in positioning patients for x-rays, and applying/removing casts, splints, orthotics and dressings.
- Assists with surgical procedures by preparing and positioning patient for surgery, assisting in set-up of room, acting as 1st or 2nd assistant during procedure, reviewing consent forms and notes to ensure correct procedure.
- Round on post-operative patients
- Is on-call with a physician on a rotating schedule.
- Complies with clinic policies and procedures on regular work attendance.
Education:
Graduate from a nationally accredited Physician Assistant Masters level program.
Requirements:
Certification as Physician Assistant, MN Physician Assistant License, BLS and CPR certification required.
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Part of PA on call schedule
- Possible weekend and evening shifts working walk-in Urgent Injury Care clinic
Experience:
- Physician Assistant: 3+ years preferred
- Surgical: 3+ years preferred including experience with joint replacement surgeries
License/Certification:
- PA-C (Required)
- DEA License
Work Location: Sartell and St. Cloud clinic locations; Surgeries at St. Cloud Hospital and St. Cloud Surgery Center
St Cloud Orthopedics is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Healthcare setting:
Medical specialties:
Work Location: In person