Physician Assistant - Ortho

Our Central Maine Healthcare Orthopedics Team is seeking an experienced Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant to join its growing Sports Medicine practice.  The physician assistant in this role will provide advanced practitioner care to patients under the supervision of a sports medicine specialty physician.  Operative assistance for orthopedic surgery in both the hospital setting and our Ambulatory Surgery Center is a primary element of this position.  The physician assistant will perform inpatient rounding on admitted patients, monitor patient progress, formulate care plans and follow-up, and counsel patients and families.   

In the clinical setting, the physician assistant coordinates overall care to enhance the entire patient experience, which includes one-on-one new, pre and post-operative consults, physical assessments, treatment plans, laboratory and diagnostic tests and patient referrals for ongoing care.     

The ideal candidate will have experience in orthopedic surgery, with an emphasis on sports medicine. Practice hours are Monday - Friday and a four-day workweek is available. After-hours and weekend call coverage are requirements of this position.   

Qualifications 

• Unencumbered license to practice as physician assistant in the state of Maine or eligible to receive in the State of Maine 

• Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program; NCCPA certified 

• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/ACLS Certification required 

• Current DEA with no restrictions 

To be considered for this position, please apply through our online, short application process using the APPLY button.