Physician Assistant - General Orthopedics; Inpatient & Outpatient

Physician Assistant
- General Orthopedics (Inpatient & Outpatient)
Baylor Scott & White Health
- Irving, Texas Join Baylor Scott & White Health

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• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

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Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA) to join our growing General Orthopedic Surgery team in Irving, Texas
. This full-time position provides a unique opportunity to practice across both the inpatient and outpatient settings while working alongside a collaborative team of six orthopedic providers.

The Physician Assistant will provide comprehensive orthopedic care including inpatient rounding, hospital consults, first assisting in surgery, post-operative management, and outpatient clinic responsibilities. The role supports multiple orthopedic subspecialties, including general orthopedics, sports medicine, total joint replacement, and orthopedic trauma.

This position is ideal for a motivated surgical Physician Assistant who enjoys patient continuity across the entire episode of care, from consultation and surgery through recovery and follow-up.

• Performs comprehensive and focused assessments of orthopedic patients, including detailed medical histories and physical examinations.
• Evaluates and manages orthopedic conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Conducts hospital rounding and manages orthopedic consults.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic imaging and laboratory studies.
• Develops and implements evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with supervising orthopedic surgeons.
• Serves as First Assist in orthopedic surgical procedures.
• Provides pre-operative and post-operative care, including hospital rounding, discharge planning, and outpatient follow-up visits.
• Performs procedures within scope of practice, including injections, splinting, casting, wound care, and suture management.
• Monitors patients for complications and initiates appropriate interventions.
• Educates patients and families regarding treatment plans, surgical recovery, rehabilitation, and injury prevention.
• Maintains accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of patient care and outcomes.
• Coordinates care with physical therapy, case management, nursing, and other healthcare professionals.
• Supports multiple orthopedic physicians and providers across the practice.
• Participates in call coverage responsibilities supporting orthopedic and trauma patients as assigned.
• Assists in maintaining quality, safety, and patient satisfaction initiatives.

• Knowledge of orthopedic principles, musculoskeletal anatomy, surgical techniques, and post-operative care.
• Understanding of orthopedic trauma, sports medicine, total joints, and general orthopedic conditions.
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to function effectively in both…