Orthopedics Physician Assistant

APP - Orthopedics opening in New MexicoGrants, NMFull timeOrthopedic Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner providing comprehensive care to patients in both outpatient orthopedic clinic and inpatient settings. Delivers upper and lower extremity sports medicine and degenerative orthopedic care across the lifespan, from pediatric to geriatric populations. Performs detailed orthopedic-focused medical histories and physical examinations, orders and interprets diagnostic imaging, and develops and implements non-surgical treatment plans. Assists in the preparation and first assistance of surgical treatment plans while working under the supervision of an orthopedic surgeon.Core Responsibilities Demonstrate professional practice behavior Formulate, implement, and modify individualized plans of care Communicate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care Document patient progress accurately and timely Practice in accordance with NP/PA-specific guidelines and protocolsClinical Evaluation and Management Diagnose and treat orthopedic conditions including fractures and dislocations, sprains, contusions, degenerative joint disease, rotator cuff tears and tendinopathies, meniscus tears, ACL injuries, carpal and cubital tunnel syndromes, and trigger fingerIn-Office Procedures Intra-articular injections (knees, trapeziometacarpal joints) Subacromial shoulder injections Bursal injections (greater trochanter, pes anserine) Tendon injections (distal IT band, medial and lateral humeral epicondyles, De Quervain's) Aspiration of ganglion cysts Interpretation of EKGs and preoperative laboratory studiesOperating Room Responsibilities Perform first assistant duties including tissue retraction, instrument handling, and wound closurePerioperative and Inpatient Care Provide preoperative and postoperative management for surgical interventions including open reductions with internal or external fixation, rotator cuff repair, meniscal repair, carpal tunnel release, cubital tunnel transposition, trigger finger release, and knee, hip, and shoulder arthroplasties Conduct inpatient postoperative rounding, wound care, and admission and discharge order placement following orthopedic surgeries such as joint arthroplasties, fracture fixation, and fasciotomies