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Job description
JOB OVERVIEW
Job Id: Y-PA- Profession: Physician Assistant Specialty: Surgery Orthopedic Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Buffalo, MN Coverage Period: Apr 01, 2027 – Sep 16, 2027 Clinical Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 7am – 4:30pm (OR M/T/Th, Clinic W, Admin F) On-Call Shift Schedule: rounding on mornings and occasional weekends Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Not specified
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Orthopedic patients, mostly teenage and adult but no age restriction Patient Volume/Census: clinic = 20-25 patients per day Case Mix: Total joint replacements, fracture repairs, foot/ankle, shoulder, knee, hip, hand/wrist, general Orthopedics
FACILITY INFORMATION
No. of Beds in Department: 34 EMR System: EPIC Excellian Support Staff Available: 1 clinical support staff on clinic days Reason for Coverage: Military Leave
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
First assist in OR for total joint replacements
Fracture repairs
Foot/ankle procedures
Shoulder, knee, hip, hand/wrist procedures
General Orthopedics
Casting/splinting/DME application
Joint injections
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses: Active MN license (PA or NP)
Board: Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner; MN Board of Medical Practice required upon hire
DEA: Yes
Certifications: BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support required within 180 days; NCCPA certification upon hire; Certified Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) or equivalent PA certification within specialty upon hire
Experience: 1+ year experience; 1+ year OR experience required; prior Orthopedic/sports medicine experience preferred
Other Qualifications: Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) required
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
First assist in OR for total joint replacements, fracture repairs, foot/ankle, shoulder, knee, hip, hand/wrist, and general orthopedic procedures
Provide clinical coverage in clinic, seeing 20–25 orthopedic patients per day
Perform casting, splinting, DME application, and joint injections
Round on patients in the hospital setting on mornings and occasional weekends
Collaborate with surgical team on OR days and handle administrative duties on designated days
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Worksite address
buffalo, MN, 55313, US
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