Surgical Physician Assistant - Orthopedics (hips & knees) - Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and Spine - Park Terrace

• Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and Spine is a world leader in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of sports-related injuries and illnesses.
• As the sports division of the #1 in California and #3 nationally ranked Cedars-Sinai Department of Orthopaedics, as surveyed by U.S.
• News & World Report, the institute provides comprehensive care for a broad range of orthopaedic conditions for all stages of life.
• Institute physicians have pioneered advanced surgical methods and procedures to enhance treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery and for over more than half a century, the institute has become an internationally recognized center for research and education in sports medicine.
• We are seeking a Surgical Physician Assistant who will provide health care services to patients under direction and responsibility of Physician by performing the following duties:

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and complies patient medical data including health history and results of physical examination.
• Under the direction of a total joints (hips and knees) Physician, you will conduct patient assessments, order, or directly provide treatments, and provide patient education and support.
• Provides post-op follow-ups as needed including hospital rounding.
• First assist in the O/R 3 days per week and clinic 2-3 days per week.
• Successful candidate must possess excellent suturing and wound closure skills.
• Work under protocol to develop an effective, safe, and patient-centered treatment plan.
• Provide timely and complete clinical documentation in the EHR following patient visits or telephone calls.
• Maintain ongoing communication with the physician regarding assigned patients and provide timely notification of changes in patient status.
• Maintain ongoing communication with other members of the care team through written documentation, telephone or in-person conversation.
• Ensure timely access of patient appointments.
• This position is about 50% Clinic and 50% in the Operating Room (OR).

Will work at multiple sites including: Marina Del Rey, Torrance Memorial, and Anaheim