What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Physician Assistant - Danbury, CT position at ORTHOPAEDIC & NEUROSURGERY SPECIALISTS P.C.?
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Description
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS) has an excellent opportunity for a full-time Physician Assistant to join its Danbury, CT team. This well-regarded practice is committed to superior clinical outcomes and provides a highly collegial and supportive work environment. Four-day work schedule offered.
The Physician Assistant will work with three fellowship-trained spine surgeons dedicated to the comprehensive management of disorders of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine including cervical and disc herniation, spinal fractures and deformities, spinal tumors and infections, and degenerative conditions of the spine including spinal stenosis.
Highlights:
- Four-day work week
- First assists in a variety of surgical spine cases with attending physicians
- Manages emergency room consultations and admissions
- Provides quality in-patient care including rounds, progress notes, dressing changes, and follows lab results
- Provides outpatient care with an independent panel of patients in collaboration with the supervising physician(s)
- Performs in-office procedures such as suture removal and wound care, staple removals, and managing infection
- Renews medications for patients in office, by phone, or electronically
- Orders x-rays, laboratory tests, CT/MRI and other diagnostic tests as needed
- Participates in rotating PA call coverage (very generous call pay)
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Qualifications
- Master’s degree
- Connecticut PA license
- NCCPA Certified
- DEA license and Connecticut controlled substances license
- New grads are invited to apply with an orthopedic and/or general surgery rotation; PA surgical residency program preferred
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Generous compensation including high call pay and comprehensive benefit package offered.
For more information about ONS, please visit onsmd.com.
Salary : $123,000 - $156,000