Staff Position

Physician Assistant - Clinic Orthopedic Surgery
Vista Staffing
Montgomery, AL
5x8 hrs, Days

$115K-150K/year
Posted 4 days ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Setting
    Clinic

Pay

Estimated pay
$115K-150K/year

Qualifications

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    Work Experience
  • Physician Assistant (1 year)

Description

  • Full-time trauma orthopaedic surgery position with a large private orthopaedic practice
  • Open to nurse practitioners and physician assistants with at least one year of orthopaedic experience- one year of first assistant/OR experience preferred
  • Requires certification in surgical first assist within one year of hire
  • Performs minor procedures in ambulatory setting to include suture/staple removal, pin, or external fixator removal, minor debridements, as well as joint aspirations
  • Participate in weekly clinic duties (minimum 3 days per week) and assists trauma surgeons and medical assistant evaluating and managing patients with direct oversight and collaboration with surgeon
  • Will be responsible for inpatient duties one weekend per month to include rounding, consultations and assisting in surgery as needed
  • Responsible for night call (5pm to 7am) up to five nights per month for ED consults from trauma service
  • Performs comprehensive hospital-based examinations and documents such in a timely manner when on inpatient/hospital rotation
  • Communicates and interacts daily with APP colleagues to facilitate care coordination and provides backup support to other trauma PA/NPs as assigned
  • Ability to work autonomously without direct in-office physician presence as per scope of practice
  • Facilitates transition of care from inpatient to outpatient for those patients with potential discharge from hospital
  • Requires board certification and an Alabama license upon start
  • Compensation commensurate upon experience plus $10K sign on bonus and full comprehensive benefit package
  • Clinic and hospital located in Montgomery

Employer

Vista Staffing

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Staff jobs$135–135/hour
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About Montgomery, AL

Cost of Living
  • Lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer average highs of 91°F and lows of 70°F.
  • Winter average highs of 58°F and lows of 36°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in areas popular with travel nurses.
Transportation
  • Car friendliness with easily navigable roads.
  • Limited public transportation options.
Demographics
  • Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
  • Common health issues may include allergies and asthma due to pollen and humidity.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
Things to Do
  • Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, a thriving art and entertainment scene, including a fabulous community theater.
  • Sports enthusiasts can cheer on the Minor League Montgomery Biscuits team.
  • Outdoor activities include exploring historical sites related to the Civil Rights Movement and visiting the Village of Old Town Alabama.
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