Orthopaedic Physician Assistant Jobs

MED: Orthopaedic Surgery

This position is with the UC Davis Health School of Medicine Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, an academic/clinical department, encompassing several sub-specialties, working to achieve excellence in patient care, teaching, research and public service. The Department’s strategy is built on four pillars: Impactful Advocacy; In-demand, World-Class Education; Innovation through Leading-Edge Research; and World-Class Quality, Value-Driven Clinical Care.

Reposted 5/1

We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs

THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY

This position will provide advanced practitioner care to orthopaedic patients under the supervision of a specialty physician. Care includes, but is not limited to, providing diagnostic, therapeutic, procedural and preventative care. This position will examine, diagnose and decide treatments for patients, including interpreting radiology reports and lab results. The PA will take patient histories, write prescriptions, order therapies and may provide surgical assistance, Patient management includes care across the orthopaedic experience, including consultation, pre-procedural care, procedural care and post-procedure follow up in the hospital and hospital based clinics.

This position is primarily based in the Lawrence J. Ellison Ambulatory Care Center, but incumbent must be able to travel and work occasionally at other clinic or hospital locations to meet business needs.

Applicants are encouraged to upload license and certification if required of the position.

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