Feb 13, 2026

Orthopedic Physician Assistant (Outpatient/OR)

Job Description

Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant  
Mostly outpatient with some OR time 

Location: New York City, Westchester County, NY & Northern New Jersey
Salary: $135,000–$145,000 (maximum)
Schedule: Full-Time
Experience Level: Open to new graduates (1+ year preferred)

The position requires travel between multiple clinical sites across Manhattan, Westchester County, and Northern New Jersey.

Position Overview

A leading orthopedic practice is seeking a Physician Assistant to support a high-volume hip and knee reconstruction service. This role is primarily outpatient-focused with dedicated time assisting in the operating room. The Physician Assistant will support an experienced orthopedic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive hip and knee procedures, delivering high-quality patient care throughout the surgical continuum.

Key Responsibilities

  • Obtain, document, and interpret comprehensive patient histories and physical exams

  • Evaluate patients, establish diagnoses, and develop treatment plans

  • Order, review, and interpret laboratory studies and imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT)

  • Provide care for established and post-operative patients

  • Administer therapeutic injections and perform minor procedures

  • Assist in pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative surgical care

  • Support operating room procedures, including patient positioning, retractor placement, and maintaining surgical flow

  • Perform patient education, including surgical preparation and post-op care instructions

  • Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, coordinators, residents, fellows, and scheduling teams

  • Triage patient calls, manage prescriptions, and document care appropriately

  • Complete disability and insurance documentation

  • Maintain surgical logs and assist with clinical documentation

  • Participate in clinical research and educational initiatives as assigned

  • Successfully complete EHR system training (EPIC)

Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

  • Current New York State Physician Assistant license

  • BLS and ACLS certification

  • Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and patient management skills

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

  • Reliable transportation for travel between multiple office locations

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree

  • Prior orthopedic surgery experience, particularly in hip and knee reconstruction

  • Experience in both outpatient clinical and operating room environments

  • Spanish fluency

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary up to $145,000

  • Comprehensive benefits package

  • High-volume, academically affiliated clinical environment

  • Strong professional development and surgical exposure

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