Physician Assistant - Orthopaedic Trauma

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Are you energized by a fast-paced clinical environment? Do you thrive on making quick, informed decisions while delivering exceptional patient care? Are you passionate about musculoskeletal medicine and helping patients recover from injury? If so, we are looking for someone just like you to join our Physician Assistant team!

WHAT SETS OAM + i’move APART

On the Physician Assistant team , we’re unique because of our high-volume, team-based approach to delivering efficient, specialized care in an outpatient setting.

OAM + i’move is committed to our employees' well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. We offer competitive pay, great PTO, a complete benefits package with several coverages at no cost to the employee, and a schedule with weekends usually on a voluntary basis and many paid holidays off. Joining our team means working alongside fellowship-trained orthopaedic physicians who are leaders in their field. After a year qualifying employees join our 401k plan to which OAM makes a 3% safe harbor and discretionary profit-sharing contribution. Our benefits offerings include: 4 Priority Health medical plans with HSA and FSA options, Delta Dental, VSP Vision, Pet, and Identity Theft insurance. Also offered at no cost to you: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.

ABOUT THE POSITION

OAM + i’move is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our Orthopaedic Trauma team. This role provides professional medical care under physician supervision, focusing on outpatient evaluation, treatment, and follow-up of orthopaedic trauma patients in a busy clinic environment. You will be instrumental in delivering efficient, high-quality care, supporting both surgical and non-surgical patients while helping streamline clinic flow.

ABOUT OAM + i’move

OAM + i’move is committed to providing quality health care to all patients compassionately, responsibly, and efficiently with uncompromising integrity. Everyone at OAM + i’move is committed to achieving service excellence through our standards of behavior: teamwork, courtesy, customer service, communication with mindfulness of etiquette, appearance/ environment, professionalism, confidentiality, and safety. We seek to reflect the diverse community we serve and be a welcoming, inclusive space for all.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform patient histories, physical exams, and focused orthopaedic evaluations
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions
• Order and interpret imaging and diagnostic studies
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with physicians
• Provide patient education on injuries, recovery, and treatment options
• Perform in-office procedures (casting, splinting, bracing, suturing, injections)
• Manage pre-operative and post-operative care, including follow-ups
• Document accurately and efficiently in EMR systems
• Prescribe medications in accordance with Michigan law and practice guidelines
• Support clinic efficiency by organizing patient flow and care coordination
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and care teams
• Participate in occasional surgical assisting and hospital coordination as needed

• Skills & Competencies: Strong clinical judgment, ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a patient-centered mindset.
• Education & Experience: Physician Assistant degree from an accredited program, NCCPA certification, and active Michigan PA license (or eligibility) required; prior experience in orthopaedics, emergency medicine, or trauma preferred.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, and assist patients throughout the day; occasional lifting up to 30 lbs; exposure to clinical environments including bodily fluids and medical equipment.