Lucrative Orthopedic Surgery Locums in Buffalo, MN

Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant

Assignment Details

Location: Buffalo, Minnesota

Provider Type: Physician Assistant

Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery

Practice Setting: Outpatient Clinic + Operating Room

Start Date: April 1, 2027

Expected Duration: Approximately 6-8 Months

Coverage Reason: Military Leave

EMR: Epic Excellian

Compensation: $120/hr.

Schedule

Monday-Friday

Typical Hours: 7:00 AM-4:30 PM

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: Operating Room

Wednesday: Clinic

Friday: Administrative Day

Morning Rounding Required

Occasional Weekend Rounding

Call Coverage Optional

Patient Population / Volume

Orthopedic Patients

Primarily Adolescent and Adult Patients

No Age Restrictions

Approximately 20-25 Patients Per Clinic Day

Hospital Size: 34 Beds

Clinical Responsibilities

First Assist in the Operating Room

Assist With Total Joint Replacements

Assist With Fracture Repairs

Assist With Foot and Ankle Procedures

Assist With Shoulder Procedures

Assist With Knee Procedures

Assist With Hip Procedures

Assist With Hand and Wrist Procedures

Provide General Orthopedic Surgical Support

Provide Orthopedic Clinic Coverage

Perform Morning Rounds

Casting and Splinting

DME Application

Joint Injections

Clinical Environment / Support

Orthopedic Surgery and Clinic Setting

1 Clinical Support Staff Member on Clinic Days

Epic Excellian EMR

Requirements

NCCPA-Certified Physician Assistant - Required

Active Minnesota Physician Assistant License - Required Upon Hire

Minnesota Board of Medical Practice Requirements Must Be Met Upon Hire

Minnesota Licensure Candidates May Be Considered

BLS - Required Within 180 Days

DEA - Required

Minnesota CSR - Required

Minimum 1 Year of Clinical Experience - Required

Minimum 1 Year of Operating Room Experience - Required

Prior Orthopedic or Sports Medicine Experience - Preferred

Epic Experience - Required