Physician Assistant for Orthopedic Medical Group

About Us:

Synergy Orthopedics is San Diego’s largest private orthopedic practice, with more than 15 clinic and therapy locations serving communities throughout the region. As a leading physician-led organization, our extensive network offers employees the opportunity to collaborate with highly regarded specialists in a dynamic, team-oriented, and patient-centered environment. Our people are at the heart of everything we do and are essential to our continued growth and success. That’s why we’re committed to investing in our team through competitive compensation, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. At Synergy Orthopedics, you’ll be part of a collaborative team making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives every day. Join us and grow your career while helping shape the future of orthopedic care in San Diego.

Physician Assistants practicing in orthopedics, as part of the physician-led team, provide medical care under the supervision of an orthopedic surgeon. Their work ranges from performing examinations to interpreting diagnostic tests to prescribing medications to assisting the orthopedic surgeon in surgery. PAs in orthopedics work both in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Orthopedic surgeons delegate a range of responsibilities to physician assistants. As such, PAs exercise a high level of decision-making, providing care with delegated autonomy.

Job responsibilities of physician assistants include:

• Performing comprehensive and problem-focused history and physical examinations

• Interpreting laboratory and diagnostic procedures to establish a working diagnosis
• Implementing therapeutic intervention for specific conditions
• Ordering and performing diagnostic procedures and studies, such as:
  • EMG
  • Electrocardiogram
  • Compartment pressure measurements
  • X-ray examinations
  • Special x-ray examinations, including CT, MRI, and bone scans
• Performing procedures like regional anesthesia and digital blocks
• Performing minor outpatient procedures, such as:
  • Hardware removal
  • Incision and drainage
  • K-wire removal
  • Percutaneous pinning of fractures
  • Tendon repair
  • Wound closure
  • Wound debridement
  • Needle biopsy
  • Wound management
• Performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, such as:
  • Brace, cast, and splint applications
  • Closed reduction of fractures and dislocations
  • Injection of joints
  • Joint and bursa aspirations
  • Tendons
  • Trigger points and bursa
• Assisting in surgeries as delegated by the surgeon
• Ordering, prescribing, dispensing, and administering medication
• Ordering, prescribing, dispending, and administering orthosis, orthotics, braces, and other orthopedic devices
• Evaluating, screening, and counseling patients on health maintenance
• Promoting the utilization of community resources
• Conducting post-operative rounds, writing orders, and performing admission and discharge work in the hospital setting

Our Benefits and Perks

We believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. Our benefits package is designed to promote overall well-being, financial security, and a healthy work-life balance.

• Paid Time Off: 16 days of PTO in addition to paid holidays to recharge, relax, and enjoy time away from work.

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.

• Flexible Spending Options: Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to help manage healthcare expenses.

• Retirement Planning: 401(k) retirement savings plan with an employer match to help you build toward your financial future.

• Employer Perks: Discounted pet insurance and employer discounts through Working Advantage