We are looking for a dedicated Orthopedic Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our practice. PA or ARNP would be working with a total knee and hip replacement focused surgeon in the lovely community of Gig Harbor, WA.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists the surgeon in the operating room doing mostly Total Joint and some trauma surgery. Responsibilities include first assist, deep and superficial wound closure.
• Performs pre-operative and post-operative care in clinics
• Performs comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations
• Interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests in clinics
• Formulates a treatment plan for orthopedic conditions within their scope of practice
• Exercises judgment on conditions requiring consultation, referral or evaluation by the supervising orthopedic surgeon or other health care professionals
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as aspirations and injections of joints.
• Applies braces, casts, splints and other orthopedic appliances
• Conducts hospital rounds, writes orders, and takes call with the surgeon a few times a month.

Average schedule is Monday-Friday consisting of working in clinics and operating room.  Occasional minimal duties on the weekends or during call hours at St. Anthony Hospital.  

Competitive salary & benefit package including CME allowance.   

Job Qualifications

Successful candidates will be PA/ARNP Certified with an active Washington license. Preference for experienced orthopedic providers or those with other surgical or sports medicine backgrounds.

At least 1 year experience as an ARNP/PA post training.