Physician Assistant - Orthopedics assesses, plans, and provides patient care under the supervision of a physician. Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination. Being a Physician Assistant - Orthopedics orders and interprets appropriate laboratory and radiographic tests. Participates in daily patient rounds, writes progress notes, conducts patient education, counsels on preventative care, assists in surgery, writes prescriptions, and prepares discharge summaries. Additionally, Physician Assistant - Orthopedics requires a master's degree in Health Sciences for Physician Assistants or related. Requires completion of the PANCE exam administered by National Commission of the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Requires Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C). Typically reports to a Physician. Physician Assistant - Orthopedics's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Northern Light Health seeks a per diem Orthopedic Surgeon for our clinic at Northern Light Mayo Hospital in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine. The position offers the experience of a well-staffed office, friendly community, and the benefits of being supported by a progressive healthcare system, as well as a tertiary care center in Bangor, Maine.
Position Highlights:
ยท Very flexible schedule
Northern Light Mayo Hospital is a 25 bed, non-profit, critical access hospital staffed with great nursing and clinical support and a team of primary care physicians and specialists including hospital-based inpatient physicians that provide coverage 24/7 (hospitalists), Family Practice, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Urology, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, and Psychiatry.
Northern Light Health
At Northern Light Health, we're building a better approach to healthcare because we believe people deserve access to care that works for them. As an integrated health delivery system serving Maine, we're raising the bar with no-nonsense solutions that are leading the way to a healthier future for our state.
At Northern Light Health, we're building a better approach to healthcare because we believe people deserve access to care that works for them. As an integrated health delivery system serving Maine, we're raising the bar with no-nonsense solutions that are leading the way to a healthier future for our state. Our more than 12,000 team members-in our hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, long-term and home healthcare, and ground and air medical transport and emergency care-are committed to making healthcare work for our patients, communities, and employees.
MaryKate Friend, CPRP, Provider Recruiter
Email: pro vidercareers@northernlight.org
Phone:207-973-5358