Physician Assistant​/Radiology - Musculoskeletal​/California​/Locum Tenens​/Orthopedic Physi

Title: Physician Assistant ? Orthopedic Surgery (Farsi or Spanish languange proficiency)

The Orthopedic Physician Assistant works under the supervision of an orthopedic surgeon to provide high-quality care to patients with musculoskeletal conditions. This role includes patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, surgical assistance, and post-operative care. The PA serves as an essential link between patients, surgeons, and the healthcare team, ensuring seamless care delivery in both clinical and surgical settings.

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including medical history, physical examinations, and diagnostic interpretation (X-rays, MRIs, lab results).
• Diagnose and manage orthopedic conditions such as fractures, joint injuries, arthritis, and sports-related injuries.
• Prescribe medications, therapies, and other treatments as appropriate within scope of practice.
• Perform joint injections, splinting, casting, wound care, and suture removal.
• Counsel patients and families on treatment options, surgical procedures, rehabilitation, and preventative care.
• Assist orthopedic surgeons during procedures, including joint replacements, arthroscopies, fracture repairs, and ligament reconstructions.
• Prepare the operating room, instruments, and equipment.
• Handle intraoperative tasks such as tissue retraction, suturing, and hemostasis.
• Ensure post-operative orders are implemented and monitored.
• Monitor patients during recovery, assess healing progress, and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Coordinate with physical therapists, occupational therapists, and nursing staff for rehabilitation.
• Provide wound management, dressing changes, and pain management strategies.
• Document patient encounters, procedures, and progress notes in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Assist in scheduling surgeries, follow-up visits, and diagnostic imaging.
• Participate in case reviews, departmental meetings, and continuing education activities.
• Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
• Discipline: Physician Assistant
• Duration: 52 weeks (Local Contract)
• Hours: 40 hours/week | 8-hour shifts (Days, Evenings, Nights ? Flexible)
• Compensation: $160K ? $220K annually (DOE)
• Benefits: 10 PTO days, 11 paid federal holidays, 56 sick hours, health benefits

• Education: Master?s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Licensure: Current state PA license and NCCPA certification.
• Experience: Prior orthopedic or surgical experience preferred (new graduates with strong clinical rotations in orthopedics may be considered).
• Skills:
• Strong knowledge of orthopedic anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
• Proficiency in interpreting imaging studies.
• Excellent surgical assisting and procedural skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Ability to stand for extended periods during surgeries.
• Ability to lift, move, and position patients when necessary.
• Manual dexterity for procedures and surgical assistance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ - $ per year

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

Work Location:

In person