Job description

Premier Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is looking for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to be a Surgical First Assistant at our local clinics and hospitals in Chester County.

The Company:

Premier is a full-service orthopaedic practice formed in 2000 that specializes in the diagnosis and care for a wide range of orthopaedic injuries. We have more than 70 physicians and 28 physician locations, 17 physical therapy locations, 4 MRI facilities and 2 urgent care centers!

We’re proud of the company we’ve built as we’ve grown to over 700 employees to make Premier a place that people love to come to work every day!

The Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits; including medical, vision, and dental plans, 100% employer paid life insurance, 401k match, among other supplemental benefits!
• Generous paid personal, sick, and vacation time off
• Hybrid work schedule
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunity! Our jobs are always posted internally for our employees to access
• Employee referral reward program

General Statement of Duties:

The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Surgical First Assist is responsible for providing medical care as delegated by the physician, with a primary focus on assisting in orthopaedic surgery.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assesses patient health status including state of wellness, compliance with a care plan and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Provides acute and chronic patient care including taking histories, doing physicals, monitoring therapies, giving injections and medications, suturing wounds.
• Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems.
• Responds to emergencies including the use of CPR.
• Documents patient information and care provided in the patient record and maintains patient statistics.
• Educates patients and families as appropriate. Provides continuity of care.
• Assists the physicians with surgeries in the operating room.
• Participates in rounds at the hospital and responds to patient calls received after hours and on weekends.
• Consults with other staff as necessary.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.

EDUCATION

• PA-C: BA/BS, MS Preferred. Graduate of AMA accredited physician assistant program
• NP: BSN, MSN preferred. Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in orthopedics is preferred.

REQUIREMENTS

• PA-C: Current state PA license, certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, current CPR certification.
• NP: Current PA State RN license, DEA, and Board Certified

SKILLS

• Skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic, and emotional patient data.
• Skill in accurately evaluating patient problems in person or via phone and providing appropriate advice, intervention, or referral
• Skill in evaluating and revising care plans based on patient changes.

ABILITIES

• Ability to make responsible decisions within the scope of the dependent medical practitioner.
• Ability to develop health education programs and materials.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the health care team.

Employment Disclosure

Premier is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. If due to a disability, you need assistance or accommodation in completing the employment application or during the interviewing or screening process, please contact us at 610-723-7251.

www.premierortho.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Orthopedics
• Surgery

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

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