Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgical-Advanced Practice Provider

Physician Assistant (PA) in Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery

To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by: providing acute, episodic outpatient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, consultation and education as a certified Physician Assistant, trained in a clinical specialty.

Health First seeking a skilled and motivated Physician Assistant (PA) with a passion for orthopedic foot & ankle surgery to join a growing, high-performing team. This is a dynamic opportunity to work side-by-side with an elite orthopedic surgeon, supporting cases across all ages and playing an integral role both in the OR and in patient care continuity.

• Assist in a wide range of foot and ankle surgical procedures
• Act as a consistent surgical partner—following cases from pre-op through post-op
• Serve as a clinical resource and point of access for fellow providers within the practice
• Participate in hospital rounding and shared practice call
• Contribute to clinic operations as patient volume ramps up

• A collaborative team environment including multiple physicians and experienced APPs
• Built-in mentorship and support from an additional orthopedic APP
• A growing patient base with the opportunity to scale quickly to 20–22 patients per day in clinic
• High surgical volume offering hands-on experience and skill development

• Physician Assistant with surgical experience required
• Strong interest or background in orthopedics, especially foot & ankle
• Ability to thrive in both surgical and clinical settings
• Team-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills
• Active DEA (or willingness to obtain)

• Work alongside a physician recognized on an international stage in sports medicine
• Be part of building a practice with strong growth potential from the ground up
• Gain exposure to a diverse case mix across all age groups
• Join a supportive, team-driven culture that values your contribution and growth

If you're ready to elevate your surgical career and be part of something growing and exciting, this is your opportunity.

Apply today and take the next step in orthopedic excellence.

Quality/No Harm:

• Provides care to patients in a safe environment.
• Manages acute, episodic outpatient care and health maintenance needs of a dedicated patient population to include:
  Health assessment, including basic physical and school health examinations.
• Appropriate use and interpretation of diagnostic testing.
• Interpretation of physical assessment findings and diagnostic results in determination of accurate differential diagnosis.
• Development of a plan of care consistent with established clinical protocols.
• Establishment of appropriate follow-up plan as necessary.
• Demonstrates competent skills in therapeutic cost-effective pharmacologic administration and management.
• Collaborates with medical director(s) in development of clinical protocols/procedures for delivery of outpatient care.
• Participates in departmental CQI efforts and provides support for improvement of identified issues.
• Customer
  
  Experience:
• Develops and implements formal and informal teaching plans for patients, families, staff and community.
• Promotes patient/family-informed decision making in treatment plans and options.
• Facilitates development, implementation and review of standards or practice, policies and procedures, quality outcome indicators, and other designated work projects to enhance patient care.

Stewardship:

• Participates in departmental CQI efforts and provides support for improvement of identified issues.
• Completes charting and billable assignments in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program;
  Masters of Science preferred.
• Current PA license.
• Certification by the NCCPA.
• One year of related clinical experience preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology.
• Must be able to pass colorblind testing to perform POC test requiring color change.
• Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider completion card prior to start date and maintain.
• Must be able to speak and understand the English language.
• Must…