Orthopaedic Trauma Physician Assistant Needed - Trenton, NJ Region

Rothman Orthopaedics is looking to hire a full-time Physician Assistant to work at the Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton, NJ. This role is designed to support a Trauma Provider.

Schedule: Monday through Friday 8 AM to 430 PM + on call coverage as needed

Job Summary:

The Physician Assistant supports the physician in evaluating and treating patients with acute orthopaedic or postoperative problems in both the operating and office environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Assists physician during office hours, in satellite offices, and during hospital rounds to assure timely flow of patients. Participates in all aspects of patient care.
• Serves as a first assistant during surgical cases when needed (may be necessary in main O.R. and outpatient surgery center). (OR first assist responsibilities are at the discretion of the Director of Allied Health and the attending physician).
• Performs hospital rounds for inpatients.
• Provides coverage with evaluation, treatment, and documentation of service for patients requiring orthopaedic care.
• Participates in and contributes to orthopaedic educational activities for hospital nursing and physical therapy staff.
• Assists physician during office hours including preoperative and postoperative instructions.
• Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls. Instructs patient and family regarding treatment instructions and medications.
• Dictates and documents all patient encounters. Dictates Medical Necessity letters. Completes forms for Workmans Comp. and Disability.
• Discusses patient care and necessary home equipment with Homecare Nurse.
• Prepares discharge letters and make post-op calls to referring physicians.
• Reviews charts preoperatively and document any pertinent information.
• Rotates with residents and fellow nurses and PAs covering the RI on-call schedules.
• Writes, faxes and/or phones in prescriptions for patients.
• Liaisons between RI physician and outside consulting physicians regarding patient care.
• Assists physician during hospital rounds with post-op patients and with research as needed.
• Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program
• Active NJ Physician Assistant licensure and active CPR certification
• Orthopaedic Trauma experience is required
• Ability to work on call required

Our Commitment to Employees:

Come work at Rothman Orthopaedics! Our employees are our single greatest asset, as such, we strive to provide a professional, nurturing environment where every member of our team can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. This commitment to our employees has earned us the distinction as a Top Workplace in Philadelphia by the Philadelphia Inquirer year after year. Our employees enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health and dental benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.

Rothman Orthopaedics is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing opportunities to all qualified applicants without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value developing an inclusive and equitable environment that strengthens our organization and allows us to better attract and retain a diverse workforce that is representative of our patients and our community.

About Rothman Orthopaedics

By nearly any measure, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute is a world leader in the field of orthopaedics. Year after year, we have been ranked among the nation’s best in orthopaedic providers and the best in Greater Philadelphia, according to U.S. News & World Report. Our “Top Docs” are repeatedly ranked by Castle Connolly for providing superior and affordable orthopaedic care to patients, both locally and nationally.

However, it’s not the size of our staff, the number of offices, or even our surgical volumes of which we are most proud. Instead, we base our success on two things: are we improving our patients’ lives and are they satisfied with our service and care. Achieving these goals requires an unwavering commitment to quality.

As the healthcare industry continues its move from a volume-based system to one based on value, Rothman Orthopaedics has established and maintained a leadership position. For years, we have collected, studied and published our outcomes. We invest millions of dollars per year into our research enterprise, and we continuously ask our patients how we are performing and whether they are satisfied with the care they receive.

The days where we measured quality by “gut feelings” are over. Today, we use data to objectively measure everything from post-surgical infections to patient satisfaction. This collection of facts allows us to identify problems early, make corrections and improve care. Our data-centric approach has been and will continue to be a top priority for our practice.