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07/26/2013

Orthopedic Spine PA - Columbus, OH

Cardinal Orthopaedic Institute

Company................. The Cardinal Orthopaedic Institute
Position................ Orthopedic Spine Physician Assistant
JobDescription.......... The Opportunity

The Cardinal Orthopaedic Institute in Columbus, Ohio is currently seeking an Orthopedic Spine Physician Assistant. The Orthopedic Spine PA position will mainly be working out of our Taylor Station Road and our Hilliard locations, doing office-based work, exams, with some opportunity to work in the OR. This is a great opportunity for a PA who is seeking experience with a highly ranked orthopedic practice!

Job Description

•Provides pre-operative education of surgery patients.
•Acts as first assistant for surgical procedures under the direction and supervision of the operating surgeon.
•Participates in post operation assessments and assists in preparing orders.
•Performs hospital rounds and progress notes in conjunction with physicians.
•Rotate weekend call under on-call physician’s direction. Prepare surgery schedule for the week of call.
•Assists staff by taking patient related phone calls.
•On assigned office days will assist in:
o Handling patient physicals.
o Application and removal of casts and splints.
o Fitting and application of braces and related appliances.
o Removal of sutures and staples.
• Perform any duties that will expedite the function of the office and enhance patient care, to the limits of their qualifications and with approval of the supervising physician.

Job Requirements
• Must have a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
• Must be licensed to practice in the state of Ohio.

The Practice

The Cardinal Orthopaedic Institute is a 27-physician orthopedic surgeon practice that serves patients across the central Ohio region, with 1 main location, 2 branch locations, and 4 satellite locations. Cardinal Orthopaedic is affiliated with several hospitals throughout central Ohio, including the Mount Carmel hospitals. We offer full time employees a competitive benefits package as well as paid time off.

The Cardinal Orthopaedic Institute is an equal opportunity employer.

If interested in this position, please submit your curriculum vitae/résumé to careers@cardinalortho.com.
ExpDate................. 09/02/2013
ContactPerson........... Human Resources Department
Phone...................
Fax..................... 614-552-2527
Email................... careers@cardinalortho.com