Surgical PA – Orthopedic Surgery Coverage

Job description

Specialty: Surgical PA
Location: Los Angeles, California area
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Coverage: Scheduled coverage with no call
Assignment Length: 3 months, ongoing
Weekly Schedule:
Monday: Surgery, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday: Clinic, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday: Surgery, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Thursday: Clinic, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Friday: Clinic, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Patient Volume: Approximately 30 patients per day in clinic; 6 surgical cases per day
Patient Population: Mostly adult and geriatric
Practice Setting: Hospital-based Orthopedic Surgery
Responsibilities:
Assist with total hip and knee replacements and revisions
Support joint preservation surgeon
Pre-op, post-op, and follow-up clinic visits
Procedures: Arthroplasty, hip and knee replacement/revision
Support Staff: Medical assistants, nursing staff, and scribes
EMR: Epic
Requirements:
Board Certified
Active California license; licensing not available
Active DEA
BLS and ACLS
Minimum 1 year of experience
Surgical background required; orthopedic surgery experience strongly preferred
Credentialing: Approximately 60–90 days