Physician Assistant - Orthopaedic Surgery II, Martin Health

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Explore our Orthopaedic Surgery opportunities as we expand! We are looking to add Advanced Practice Providers to our team, working at our Martin Health hospitals and clinic locations in Port St Lucie and Martin County locations.

Responsibilities include:  OR first assist, procedures such as joint injections/aspirations, pre and post operative care, consultations and hospital rounds, clinic.

Schedule: Days M-F + call requirement

Experience preferred, but Newly Licensed with relevant clinical rotation welcome to apply!

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Education: 

PA 

Graduate of an A.R.C. approved Physician Assistant Program. 

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies and/or higher degree obtained from a program recognized by their practicing states Licensing Board.  

Languages: 

Oral and written communication in English 

Certifications: 

PA 

• Certification as a Physician Assistant through the NCCPA or successor organization recognized by their practicing states Licensing Board. 
• License to practice and prescribe issued by their practicing states Licensing Board. 
• Current DEA License or DEA designee as required by NCQA. 
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required. 
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association (AHA); or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP); or Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) American Heart Association may be required based upon work setting. 
• If a candidate has held a license to prescribe within another jurisdiction and needs to obtain a master's degree in order to apply for prescribing privileges the candidate will be subject for review for eligibility for hiring within our system. 
• Must have a Physician Supervision Agreement and signed addendum to Physician Supervision Agreement. 
• Must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals. 

Physical Requirements:  

• Typical physical demands include the ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.  

• Manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination to perform physical examinations.  

• Requires corrected vision and hearing to a normal range.  

• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.  

• May require exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.  

Personal Protective Equipment:  

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. 

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