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    Job Description

    Job Description

    Job Description

    About the Opportunity

    Join a growing orthopedic and musculoskeletal care team serving patients across Connecticut and New York.
    We’re seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physician Assistant (PA) to collaborate with orthopedic surgeons and deliver exceptional pre- and post-operative care.

    This position offers exposure to both surgical and outpatient settings, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive, patient-centered work environment.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including medical histories, physical exams, and diagnostic testing.

    • Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons to develop individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans.

    • Assist during orthopedic procedures and surgeries, ensuring patient safety and clinical efficiency.

    • Provide post-operative care: wound management, recovery monitoring, and follow-up assessments.

    • Perform joint injections, aspirations, and other in-office orthopedic procedures.

    • Educate patients and families about orthopedic conditions, recovery, and treatment options.

    • Order and interpret diagnostic tests (X-rays, MRIs, labs) to support accurate diagnoses.

    • Maintain detailed and up-to-date electronic medical records (EMR).

    • Support administrative tasks as needed (e.g., scheduling, coordination, documentation).

    Qualifications

    • Active Physician Assistant (PA) license in Connecticut and/or New York (required).

    • 2+ years of experience in Orthopedics preferred — new graduates encouraged to apply.

    • Strong clinical judgment and ability to work collaboratively with physicians and staff.

    • Willingness to travel between Danbury, CT and nearby NY locations (Mt. Kisco, Carmel, Fishkill, Newburgh).

    Skills & Abilities

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    • Strong attention to detail and diagnostic accuracy.

    • Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.

    • Empathy, professionalism, and commitment to patient-centered care.

    • Proficiency with EMR systems and computer literacy.

    Why Join Us

    • Competitive pay and performance-based incentives.

    • Collaborative, supportive orthopedic care environment.

    • Opportunities for continued education and professional growth.

    • Be part of a team dedicated to improving musculoskeletal health outcomes.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDanbury, CT

    Skills

    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
    • Injectionsunmatched
    • Medical Treatmentunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Orthopedic Surgeryunmatched
    • Orthopedicsunmatched
    • Outpatient Careunmatched
    • Patient Assessmentunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Patient Safetyunmatched
    • Pharmacovigilanceunmatched
    • Physician Assistantunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Quality of Careunmatched
    • Radiographyunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Testingunmatched
    • Treatment Planunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched
    • Wound Careunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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