Surgical Physician Assistant

Join Santa Monica Orthopedic Group as a Surgical Physician Assistant providing orthopedic surgical and clinic care. Conduct patient examinations and pre- and post-operative assessments, assist in the operating room, develop treatment plans with physicians, document care, and coordinate with the clinical team. Examine patients and compile medical histories and physical examination findings. Conduct pre-operative and post-operative assessments and contribute to treatment plans. Serve as first assistant during surgical procedures in the operating room. Document patient visits and telephone calls accurately in the EHR. Communicate patient status and care updates to physicians and other team members. Read imaging and laboratory results and perform clinical duties such as suturing, debridement, and cast removal. Comprehensive physical examination Orthopedic patient assessment Pre-operative assessment Post-operative assessment Surgical first assisting Suturing Debridement Cast and traction removal X-ray interpretation EHR clinical documentation Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant studies National certification as a Physician Assistant BLS certification ACLS certification DEA certification