Physician Assistant/Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner - Orthopaedics - Tri-State Orthopaedics

Tri-State Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, a well-respected and busy orthopaedic practice consists of 14 PAs-10 Ortho PAs work with 9 surgeons (including a "Coverage PA/CRNP" to help cover vacations and provide additional help in the OR) plus 1 Hospital PA dedicated to hospital rounds/medical records. Our practice offers growth opportunities as we adding another Orthopaedic Surgeon to join our group in September 2024 and continue to expand our orthopaedic urgent care services.

Positions offer the opportunity to connect with people on a one-on-one basis, as well as work with physicians in various ortho sub-specialties. Call is currently 1 in 13 (and will be 1 in 14 by late 2024). Physicians take first call for ER/Hospitals and the PA/CRNP take first call for patient calls/messages. Weekend and holiday call is paid and consists of rounds and assisting with any add-on cases. Weekday evening call is minimal and usually entails a few patient messages. PAs/CRNPs with extensive ortho experience are invited to staff our Ortho Urgent Care hours, which are also paid separately.

Ortho Surgical PA/CRNP responsibilities include first assist at surgery, H&Ps and assist in the office with the full spectrum of patient care including ultrasound guided injections, casting/splinting, post-op management, follow-up care, patient messages, EMR documentation, injection clinics, etc. Assist with hospital rounding and ortho consults at some smaller hospitals. Opportunity to staff Tri-State Ortho Urgent Care hours is optional but encouraged and pays separately.

Prefer a minimum of 2 years PA/CRNP experience. Surgical experience and ortho knowledge is required. Prior orthopaedic experience is strongly preferred. Candidates must be organized, detailed-oriented, caring and passionate about patient care, possess good bedside manner and excellent interpersonal skills. EMR experience is also required.

Tri-State has four office locations in the Pittsburgh area including McCandless, Seven Fields, Robinson Township and Fox Chapel. As an independent practice, we are able to care for patients with all insurance types. We are on staff at UPMC Passavant, UPMC St. Margaret's, Heritage Valley Kennedy, and AHN Wexford hospitals as well as the UPMC Harmar and AHN Wexford outpatient surgery centers. Travel to all offices/hospitals is required.

Direct Contact Information: Qualified candidates please reply by sending resume and salary requirements or to Sue Reighard, Human Resource Specialist via email at sreighard@tristateortho.com, or by fax to 412-369-0150.