Orthopedic Physician Assistant

Description

Specialization:
Orthopaedic Surgery

Job Summary:

Medical City Hip & Knee Specialists, a premier hip and knee joint replacement practice, is seeking a skilled Orthopedic Physician Assistant to join their dynamic team.

Qualified Candidates:

• New graduates are encouraged to apply
• Active Texas license or application in progress
• Immediate start date available
• Primarily an office-based position with opportunities for inpatient care
• Provides diagnostic, therapeutic, surgical, and preventive care under physician supervision
• Evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients, including interpreting lab and imaging results, prescribing medications, and assisting in surgery
• Participates in inpatient and outpatient care, including hospital rounding and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Serves as a clinical resource, mentor, and patient advocate, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment
• Supports quality improvement initiatives, patient safety protocols, and best practices in orthopedic care
• Ensures accurate and timely medical documentation in compliance with coding and billing guidelines

Incentive/Benefits Package:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) and paid malpractice coverage
• Paid time off, CME allowance, and professional dues reimbursement

About Medical City Frisco:

• 98-bed acute-care hospital
• Level III NICU and Level III Maternal Designation
• Offers a broad range of services, including adult and pediatric surgery, orthopedics, robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery, imaging, and emergency care
• The Leapfrog Group® Hospital Safety Grade – A
• Magnet® recognized for nursing excellence
• Healthgrades America’s 250 Best Hospitals Award™ – 2023
• Healthgrades Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ – 2020, 2022, 2023

About Frisco, Texas:
Ranked as one of Money Magazine’s Best Places to Live, Frisco is a rapidly growing city just 30 minutes north of downtown Dallas. Known for its top-rated public schools within the Frisco Independent School District (FISD), Frisco offers a variety of private, public, and charter school options. With a thriving economy, outstanding amenities, and a strong professional network, Frisco provides an exceptional quality of life for residents and professionals alike.