About this opportunity
APS Health lists this Orthopedic Sports Medicine Physician Assistant opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
AP Health offers skilled advanced practice providers an opportunity for career control, flexibility, competitive compensation and ownership interest in the company.
Orthopedic Sports Medicine Physician Assistant
AP Health is a private practice comprised of advanced practice providers. We provide perioperative services to hospitals, surgeons, and surgery centers. We partner with facilities to offer service line coverage with highly trained and knowledgeable Advanced Practice Providers to first assist in surgery.
AP Health is seeking a highly experienced Physician Assistant to join our team in the greater St. Louis, MO area. A successful candidate would have at least 2+ years of experience in orthopedic, sports medicine surgery. This job is strictly a surgical only position with no clinic time. This is an exciting opportunity to join a distinguished team that delivers top tier care.
This is NOT a travel, locum, placement, or per diem position. AP Health is not a staffing company.
What will you do:
Functions as a Surgical First Assistant in the Operating Room
Positions and drapes the patient under the direction of the surgeon
Suturing and retracting of all tissue layers
Assists in the intra-operative care of the patient by performing technical duties as assigned
Perform comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations
Rotating on-call responsibilities
What do you need:
2+ years experience functioning as a surgical first assist in orthopedic surgery; sports medicine is a must
Current MO State License
Board certified by NCCPA
Active BLS and ACLS
Comprehensive and flexible medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short and long-term disability, basic and supplemental life
401K retirement plan with company matching
Participation in the company’s Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP)
Paid state license, malpractice, and other agreed upon licenses and dues
Annual $1,500 allotment accompanied by 3 paid days off for Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Generous PTO and "life/work" balance
AP Health is a certified Great Place to Work a national recognition based on employee feedback about workplace culture and experience. If you have a passion for patient-centered care and interest in working in a fast-paced operating room atmosphere - join our team today!
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