Orthopaedic Physician Assistant - UF Health

The successful physician assistant will contribute to the success of the group in the operating room, in the ambulatory office, as well as on-call. Candidates with experience in orthopaedic clinical/surgical care as well as outstanding communication and interpersonal skills are required. Experience with surgery is preferred.

The successful physician assistant will contribute to the success of the group in the operating room, in the ambulatory office, as well as on-call. Candidates with experience in orthopaedic clinical/surgical care as well as outstanding communication and interpersonal skills are required. Experience with surgery is preferred.

We are seeking candidates who will embrace our vision and mission while upholding our core values. The successful candidates will provide patient-centered care, be a team player, and practice self-reflection. The PA provides the delivery of high quality healthcare through developing and harnessing collaborate care teams to best serve the patient in the most cost-effective and appropriate way as well as the development and planning of efficient practice operations to help ensure appropriate same-day patient access to outpatient medical care.

For inpatient assignment, assists the attending physician in the care and management of patients on inpatient units within the hospital. This includes making patient rounds, contributing to the decisions for daily care, writing orders, interacting with consultants and facilitating and coordinating the scheduling of therapeutic and diagnostic tests and procedures.

For clinic assignment, under the supervision of an attending physician, this position will provide diagnostic and therapeutic health care coverage for patients, which will include, but not be limited to, taking medical histories, performing physical examinations, coordinating lab tests, diagnostic studies, prescribing medications and providing assistance to the patient regarding a plan of treatment and education. Other duties may include sharing call hours, phone coverage and seeing admitted patients within the hospital.

 Benefits include

• Nationally competitive base salary
• Malpractice Coverage (including Tail Coverage)
• CME Allowance and CME Leave Days
• Comprehensive benefits package includes but is not limited to: health, prescription, dental, and vision insurances; Basic Life and AD&D insurance; retirement plan; Personal Time Off (accrual increases with longevity); Wellness Programs

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We invite you to join our team! Our work and passion for excellence are intended to have an impact beyond the communities in which we serve. Apply now at www.stjohns.ufhealth.org/careers.     

UF Health St. Johns is a regional extension of UF Health, serving Flagler, St. Johns, Putnam, Clay and Duval counties. UF Health Flagler Hospital has a 130-year legacy of caring for the community. UF Health Flagler Hospital has earned the Gold Seal of Approval™ from The Joint Commission for primary stroke care centers, national accreditation for its total hip and total knee replacement programs, accreditation from the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer, and Center of Excellence designation for its bariatric surgery center. 

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• NCCPA board certification required.
• Orthopaedics experience required.

Credentialing:

• Must meet requirements set forth by the medical staff office to obtain and retain privileges to practice as a physician assistant within UF Health Flagler Hospital and/or the UF Health Care Network, as applicable.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Clear and active license (or eligible to be licensed) as physician assistant (PA) in the state of Florida
• BLS is required