Physician Assistant

Job Summary

Work under a supervising physician in Excelsior Express urgent care. The ideal candidate will be qualified to provide high-quality care to patients with acute musculoskeletal conditions in a fast-paced clinical setting. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with orthopedic surgeons, other advanced practice providers, and clinical support staff to delivery comprehensive orthopedic care. When working in Express, you will benefit from a flexible working schedule covering a combination of Mon-Fri, 8a-9p and Saturday, 9a-6p, resulting in a 3-, 4-, or 5-day custom schedule; full- and part-time opportunities are available.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtain patients complete medical history and physical data.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, such as fractures, sprain, strains, and joint injuries.
• Perform physical examinations and order diagnostic imaging such as x-rays, MRIs, and CT scans, as necessary.
• Provide patient education, effectively explain the necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Administer treatments including joint injections, reductions, and other minor orthopedic procedures.
  Prescribe medications- -schedule III, IV, and V controlled substances to the extent permitted by licensing and administer prescribed medications as directed; develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Work closely with clinical support:
• LPN to handle rooming patient, starting the note, supporting the provider by handling injection draws and/or support during procedures, and patient discharge.
• DME Specialist to handle all durable medical equipment needs and answer all insurance-related questions.
• Scribe to shadow the visit and make chart entries through scribed notes.
• Attend continuing education courses as requested.
• Handle other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Graduation from AMA accredited physician assistant program, including national certification as a physician assistant by the NCCPA.
• Current NYS Physician Assistant License.
• BS Health Sciences-related.

Physical Demands

• Position requires full range of body motion including ability to position and move patients.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health (with employer contribution), dental, and vision insurance, employer paid base life, and other voluntary benefits*. Time off benefits include paid combined time off (CTO) and seven paid holidays, plus a floating holiday after one year of service. Retirement benefits include a 401(k) with company contribution and profit sharing after one year of service. Qualified team members become eligible to participate in medical benefits on the 1st of the month following date of hire, and retirement benefits after 90 days.

We also provide professional development opportunities, flexible work schedules, wellness incentives, healthy vending options, and relaxed dress code on Fridays. Our community-focused culture encourages participation in local events, fundraisers, and causes chosen by our team. We are committed to providing our employees with the resources they need to thrive both personally and professionally.

• Other voluntary benefits include Voluntary Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, and legal and identity protection and pet insurance.

Who We Are

Excelsior Orthopaedics is a multi-specialty orthopedic practice that has been providing comprehensive care since 2002. We have multiple locations throughout the Western New York region and a free-standing ambulatory surgery center, Buffalo Surgery Center. Excelsior Orthopaedics offers a suite of in-house services including general orthopaedic evaluation and treatment, podiatry, physical & occupational therapy, nutrition counseling, sports training, outreach athletic training, orthopaedic express care, imaging, durable medical equipment, and an outpatient total joint program. Buffalo Surgery Center provides surgical and procedural treatments for orthopaedic, pain and spine, podiatry, total joint replacement, and gastrointestinal patients. Our mission is to transform the lives of our patients by restoring function and enhancing quality of life. We are committed to innovative care that is driven by patient needs and supported by the most skilled, experienced team in Western New York.

The pay range for this position is determined based on several factors, including the candidate's years of experience, qualifications, training, licenses, designations, and the overall market conditions.

This job description does not state or imply that the duties and responsibilities listed are the only ones required of this position. Team members in this role will be required to perform other job-related duties at the discretion of the employer and may have additional duties assigned as necessary.

Excelsior Orthopaedics and Buffalo Surgery Center are committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.