Tri-State Orthopaedics Jobs (2)

Overview : Since 1976, Tri-State Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine has been providing the Pittsburgh region with the most advanced orthopaedic care for a variety of orthopaedic injuries and conditions.

Tri-State Ortho is an independent, well-respected and busy ortho group. We are actively recruiting for a full time orthopaedic Physician Assistant.

Our practice consists of 12 PAs-10 Ortho PAs work with 9 surgeons (including a "Coverage PA" to help cover vacations and provide additional help in the OR) plus 2 Hospital PAs dedicated to hospital rounds / medical records.

Our practice offers growth opportunities as we are hoping to add another Orthopaedic Surgeon to join our group in August 2024 and continue to expand our ortho urgent care services.

Positions offer the opportunity to work with physicians in various ortho sub-specialties. PA call is currently 1 in 12 (and will be 1 in 13 by late 2024).

Weekday evening call is minimal and usually entails a few patient messages. PAs with extensive ortho experience are invited to staff our Ortho Urgent Care hours, which are also paid separately.

Ortho Surgical PA responsibilities :

Include first assist at surgery, H&Ps and assist in the office with the full spectrum of patient care including ultrasound guided injections, casting / splinting, post-op management, follow-up care, patient messages, EMR documentation, injection clinics, etc.

Assist with hospital rounding and ortho consults at some smaller hospitals. Opportunity to staff Tri-State Ortho Urgent Care hours is optional, but encouraged and pays separately.

Prefer a minimum of 2 years PA experience. Surgical experience and ortho knowledge is required. Prior orthopaedic experience is strongly preferred.

Candidates must be organized, detailed-oriented, caring and passionate about patient care, possess good bedside manner and excellent interpersonal skills.

EMR experience is also required.

Tri-State has four office locations in the Pittsburgh area including McCandless, Seven Fields, Robinson Twp. and Fox Chapel.

As an independent practice, we are able to care for patients with all insurance types. We are on staff at UPMC Passavant, UPMC St.

Margaret's, Ohio Valley (Heritage Valley / Kennedy), and AHN Wexford hospitals and the UPMC Harmar and AHN Wexford surgery centers.

Travel to all offices / hospitals is required.

Direct Contact Information : Qualified candidates please reply by sending resume and salary requirements or fax same to .

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Tri-State Physical Therapy (TSPT), a division of Tri-State Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, is seeking a full time licensed PTA to join our well-established and growing physical therapy practice in our North Hills office located in McCandless.

Aquatic and Fall Prevention experience a plus!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Adhere to a full time weekly work schedule of 40 hours in our North Hills office
• Primary responsibility will be to assist the PT in carrying out an Aquatic and Fall Prevention Program.
• Implementing treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the Physical Therapist (PT).
• Assisting the PT in carrying out the following therapeutic interventions designed to meet the patients' long-term goals : Posture training, strengthening exercise, endurance / cardiac training, balance exercises, coordination exercises, joint mobility and muscle lengthening, pain relief, functional skills training and community re-entry training.
• Ordering and instructing patients in the use of prescribed equipment.
• Prepare daily clinical notes and routine progress reports. Proficient with EMR.
• Instruct patients and family regarding in-home exercise programs and activities of daily living.
• Maintain professional growth and development, by participating in continuing education programs, and other approved learning experiences.
• Maintains confidentiality of all medical record, facility and rehab related information.
• Maintains accurate billing information in accordance with facility procedures daily.
• Complies with the documentation requirements of the rehab department and facility.
• Assist with staff / family training and education when appropriate by formal and informal in-services as well as consultations.
• Reviews and adheres to the policies and procedures outlined by the facility and Tri-State Physical Therapy.

As a Tri-State Physical Therapy Assistant, you will enjoy a competitive compensation package with full benefits, incentive programs, generous PTO package and continuing education allowance.

Qualifications :

• Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) education, obtained in a CAPTE-accredited two-year Associate Degree Program.
• Holds a current PA state license / certification
• Competency in therapy treatment principles, techniques, materials and equipment utilization
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Must be able to travel as necessary

Contact Information :

We provide a competitive compensation package with full benefits, incentive programs, generous PTO package and continuing education allowance.

Qualified candidates please apply now. Visit our website to learn more.