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
