Physician Assistant - Orthopedic (WILL TRAIN!)

ID: PA 100821 (23179827)
Location: Peoria/Bloomington , IL - US
Practice Type: Group
Duration: Locum Tenens - Full Time
Contact: Fred Perlman    Call: 2034618043
Posted: 03/16/2023

Orthopedic Specialty Group seeks to add another full-time Physician Assistant to the team. Previous orthopedic experience is preferred but will train a new Physician Assistant with a strong interest in orthopedics! The position includes both the clinic and OR. The new Physician Assistant will be working with a Fellowship trained Orthopedic Surgeon that has a specialty in total joints, extremity, trauma and handles general orthopedic cases. Recent graduates must have completed an orthopedic rotation and should be PANCE-Certified.

Responsibilities include:

  • First assist
  • Initial evaluations
  • Joint aspiration and injections
  • Pre-op and Post-op H&P’s
  • Reductions of fractures and dislocations
  • Write scripts
  • Coordinate with Physical Therapist and ATC’s
  • Ordering tests and evaluate X-ray, CT Scan and MRI
  • Casting and splinting
  • Possibility to run clinics
  • Hospital rounds

The location is 40 minutes to Bloomington. This city has universities, a local airport, low cost of living and excellent school systems. Salary depends on experience plus an excellent production bonus plan. There is a full benefits package offered.