Physician Assistant - Per Diem - Ortho Trauma

Physician Assistant - Per Diem - Ortho Trauma

Stamford Hospital's Department of Orthopedic Surgery is seeking a per diem physician assistant to join their growing team. The Orthopedic Trauma team is comprised of approximately 13 full‑time PAs and provides 24/7/365 coverage.

Orthopedic Trauma Physician Assistants provide care to patients in the Emergency Department, the OR, and the Inpatient Units, including total joint arthroplasty, sports medicine, hand, spine, foot & ankle, pediatric, and orthopedic trauma patients. Core responsibilities include admitting patients and performing histories and physicals, giving consults, rounding, discharging, and first/second assisting in the OR. The PAs perform bedside procedures such as independent reductions, splinting, casting, arthrocentesis, nailbed repair, and more.

Minimum 1 to 2 shifts per month, rotating days/nights/weekends with an emphasis on weekends from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Must have experience performing orthopedic trauma cases.
• CT Physician Assistant License required upon hire.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care

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