Physician Assistant / Radiology - Musculoskeletal / California / Locum Tenens / Physician Assistant (PA-C) New grads welcome

Location: Koreatown, Los Angeles; Fullerton, Orange County

About the Practice: Our practice is dedicated to providing the highest quality orthopedic care with a focus on Shoulder Arthroscopy and Reconstruction, Sports Medicine, Joint Replacement, and Trauma. Our team of medical experts is specialized in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders related to the musculoskeletal system. We are committed to treating patients with honesty, compassion, and excellence.

Position Overview: We are seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) passionate about orthopaedic surgery to join our team. The PA will work closely with our surgeons in both clinic and surgical settings. We offer the flexibility to work in the clinic only or in both the clinic and operating room. New graduates are welcome to apply and will receive comprehensive training. Fluency in Korean is required. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Job Duties:

In Clinic:

Obtain patient histories and perform physical exams

Interpret x-ray and advanced imaging findings

Establish diagnoses and treatment plans

Document notes in EHR

Perform and assist with clinical procedures such as injections and casting

Order appropriate laboratory or diagnostic tests

Handle phone calls from patients

Call in orders to the hospital for patients

Assist with paperwork and forms required by patients

In Hospital/Surgery Center (if opting for both Clinic and OR):

Arrive before scheduled cases to identify patients, help with positioning, and ensure all instruments are ready

Assist the surgeon during procedures

Assist with wound closures, fitting of braces or casts, post-op orders, and transferring patients to the post-op area

Make hospital rounds as required

Be on call for emergencies after hours and weekends if needed

Qualifications:

PA license in the state of California

Passionate about orthopaedic surgery

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work closely with surgeons and other medical staff

Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment

Fluency in Korean is required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Ability to Commute:

• Los Angeles, CA 90020 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA 90020: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person