<p>Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS) is seeking a per diem Physician Assistant to join its Urgent Ortho Care team at the Greenwich, CT location. ONS is widely recognized for its collaborative culture and commitment to clinical excellence.</p> <p>ONS is a multi-specialty orthopaedic and neurosurgery practice that has served patients throughout the New York Metropolitan area for more than 20 years. The 36 ONS fellowship trained physicians provide expertise in the full spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries, sports medicine, minimally invasive orthopedic, spine and brain surgery, joint replacement, and trauma. ONS provides onsite digital imaging and state-of-the art physical therapy and MRI. ONS also operates a world class AAAHC accredited ASC in Stamford, CT.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <p>Summary: The provider will work in the ONS Urgent Ortho Care Center and assess and treat urgent musculoskeletal injuries. The per diem shift covers weekday evenings (4pm-7pm) and/or Saturday afternoons (12pm-4pm). Generous hourly rate offered.</p> <ul> <li>Performs and documents history and physicals of walk-in patients </li><li>Evaluates and treats injuries including sprains, strains, fractures, wound care and post op problems </li><li>Performs in-office procedures such as cast/splint placements, wound care and managing infection </li><li>Orders X-rays and other diagnostic tests as needed </li><li>Consistently and accurately documents all calls, treatments, medications, etc. in patient chart </li><li>Instructs and counsels patients regarding diagnosis and follow up steps </li><li>Responds to all patient questions </li><li>Assists physicians in addressing urgent patient needs as necessary </li><li>Maintains clinical information with additions/corrections as needed </li><li>Performs other duties/projects as assigned </li></ul> <p>IND2</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Master's degree </li><li>Board certified </li><li>Valid Connecticut PA license </li><li>DEA and Connecticut Controlled Substance registrations </li><li>Minimum of one year of orthopedic or emergency room experience preferred </li><li>Ability to work independently (with physician on-call) </li><li>Strong interpersonal and customer service skills </li></ul> <p>For more information about ONS, please visit onsmd.com.</p> <p>We are an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as "protected characteristics").</p>