Physician Assistant - Joint

Physician Assistant – Orthopedics

We’re looking for a dedicated Physician Assistant to join Ortho Arizona’s orthopedic and sports medicine practice.

• Maintain a patient treatment schedule consistent with the needs of the Physician.
• Obtain complete medical history and physical data on patients.
• Review patient medical records.
• Interpret and integrate data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Perform complete physical exam and record findings.
• Establish presumptive diagnosis.
• Order appropriate lab and diagnostic procedures.
• Administer injections and medications.
• Advise patients regarding health and illness prevention.
• Recommend community resources to help patient and family needs.
• Instruct patient and family regarding medication and treatment procedures.
• Assist physicians in recording patient progress.
• Issue diagnostic orders.
• Triage patient phone calls.
• Provide monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
• Provide on‑call services on assigned basis.
• Prioritize work activities based on clinical demands.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Working knowledge of computer programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Complete and maintain HCP training.
• Understand and perform training on practice management software; continue to expand knowledge as updates occur.
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures.

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Maintain Arizona State License.
• Maintain CPR certification.

• 2 years of Physician Assistant experience in a busy orthopedic practice.

• Robust paid time off package including sick time, holidays, and paid time off.
• Medical with multiple plan options.
• Health Savings Account + company contributions.
• Dental & Vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Pet insurance.
• protection & Legal assistance.

Full‑time

Entry level