Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation - Knoxville, TN
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time
Knoxville, TN
101-250 employees
Hospitals
About the position
Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center is seeking an experienced Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant to join a single-specialty group affiliated with the hospital. This position is hospital employed and focuses on outpatient orthopedic surgery, making it ideal for candidates with relevant experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide orthopedic surgical assistance in an outpatient setting.
- Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons and other healthcare professionals.
- Conduct patient assessments and develop treatment plans.
- Assist in pre-operative and post-operative care of patients.
- Educate patients on orthopedic conditions and treatment options.
Requirements
- Experience in orthopedic surgery as a Physician Assistant is preferred.
- Ability to work in an outpatient setting.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Nice-to-haves
- Familiarity with robotic surgical systems, particularly the da Vinci system.
- Experience in a hospital-employed model.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work in a growing area with a strong patient base.
- Access to state-of-the-art medical technology.
