Physician Assistant - Orthopedics

Location: Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: Orthopedics

Education: Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program certified by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) .Experience:

• Completion of a fellowship or residency in Orthopedic Medicine, ORMinimum of 2 years of full-time experiencewithin the last 3 years as an Orthopedic PA.Certification:
• Certified by the
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) .Basic Life Support (BLS)required.

Licensure: Hold acurrent, full, active, and unrestricted licenseto practice as a PA inany U.S. state or territory(including D.C., Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands).Immunization Requirements (Must be current or able to obtain):Hepatitis B (series and titer) Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)TB (Tuberculosis) testCOVID-19 vaccine (if applicable)

Key Responsibilities: As a Physician Assistant in the Orthopedic Department, your role includes but is not limited to: Provide comprehensivemusculoskeletal care, including: Evaluation and treatment of sprains, strains, contusions, back/neck pain, sports injuries, rheumatic diseases, and chronic pain. Management of neuromuscular and peripheral nervous system disorders. Injury rehabilitation and functional capacity assessments. Assist inpre-, intra-, and post-operative orthopedic procedures, such as: Physical assessments, surgical prep, instrumentation setup, first/second assist during procedures. Wound care, dressing changes, splint/cast changes, and suture removal. Participate in daily rounds, review diagnostic results, write progress notes, and prepare discharge summaries. Admit, transfer, and discharge patients (orders to be reviewed by a supervising physician).Respond to pages/calls from the ER, clinics, and fleet regarding musculoskeletal issues. Review and respond to consults via the computerized referral system.

About Us: AtUSGP, we are deeply committed to serving veterans and their families. We believe in fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where our healthcare professionals are empowered to grow both personally and professionally. Working at a federal facility offers a unique opportunity to expand your clinical expertise while giving back to those who have served our nation.

Job Type: Full-time 401(k)

Education: Bachelor's (Required)

Experience: Orthopedics: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification: BLS Certification (Required) Physician Assistant License (Required)PA-C (Required) Ability to Commute:

• Portsmouth, VA 23708 (Required)
• Ability to Relocate:
• Portsmouth, VA 23708: Relocate before starting work (Required)