we are looking for a Physician Assistant passionate about orthopaedics
with a good work ethic to join our practice located in Los Angeles. Our team
currently consists of an Orthopaedic Surgeon, Medical Assistants, Xray
Technician, Manager, as well as Front Office Staff. Our practice specializes in
shoulder surgery, sports medicine, joint reconstruction, and trauma. This is a
full-time plus call, salaried position. The Physician Assistant will be working
in clinic, hospital, and the operating room assisting our surgeon.
Days and Hours:
Regular clinic hours are Tuesday - Friday 9am - 5pm, Saturdays 10am - 2pm.
The PA must also be available to assist in surgeries outside of these hours,
round, and take calls as needed (usually 1 week per month).
Job Duties include, but are not limited to:
In Clinic:
- Perform
physical exams, record findings, establishing presumptive diagnoses, and
treatment plan
- Perform
and assist with clinical procedures such as injections and casting
- Order
appropriate laboratory or diagnostic procedures
- Handle
phone calls from patients
- Call
in orders to hospital for patients
- Help
with paperwork for forms required by patients
In Hospital/Operating Room:
- Arrive
before scheduled cases to identify patient, help positioning, and make
sure all instruments are ready
- Assist
the surgeon during procedure
- Assist
with wound closures, fitting of braces or casts, post op order,
transferring patient to post op area
- Make
hospital rounds as required
- May
be on call for emergencies after hours and weekends if needed
Requirements:
- Certified
Physician Assistant and licensed in California
- Knowledge
of professional medical practice, medical instruments, drugs, etc.
- Bilingual
in Korean and English
- Previous
experience in orthopaedic practice is a plus, but not required
Compensation:
Salary to commensurate with experience
Please email resume/CV to job.hanortho@gmail.com
Above all, we are looking for someone with a passion for orthopaedics,
commitment to serving patients, and the dedication for continued medical education.