Physician Assistant

Job Title:
Physician Assistant (Sports Medicine)

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Location:
Lincoln, NE

The Physician Assistant provides health care services to patients under the direction and supervision of a physician. The PA will support orthopaedic surgeons in both clinical and surgical settings.

• Prepare charts, x-rays, and templates for the operating room (OR) and return them to the office.
• Review x-rays, check OR room for instruments, supplies, and implants.
• Position patients on the OR table and assist with surgical procedures (e.g., apply tourniquet, drape patient, hold retractors, manipulate limbs, cauterize vessels, sponge and suction wounds, skin closures).
• Apply dressings, splints, immobilizers, and slings as directed.
• Transfer patients from OR to recovery and assist with room turnover.
• Maintain privately owned instruments and prepare for upcoming surgeries.
• Perform comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical exams.
• Interpret laboratory and diagnostic procedures and order tests as directed.
• Conduct hospital rounds, write orders, and take calls for orthopaedic surgeons.
• Evaluate and manage hospitalized patients, including discharge summaries and treatment plans.
• Screen emergency room patients and provide sports team game coverage as needed.
• Order, prescribe, dispense, and administer medication, orthoses, braces, and other orthopaedic devices (per state law).
• Participate in research studies, manage databases, and perform quality assurance.
• Assist wherever needed within the team.
• Perform minor procedures such as wound care and joint injections.
• Share in the physician on-call schedule.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Note: Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties as needed.

• Orthopaedic solo or group practice experience preferred.
• Must hold a valid state Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license.

• Ability to prioritize and organize daily tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt and respond to multiple demands.
• Demonstrates positive interactions with patients, staff, and administration.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to clinic policies.
• Team-oriented, polite, and maintains a positive attitude.