Job Details: Job Location: Allentown - Allentown, PA, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Summary: We are seeking a Physician Assistant to assist our specialty Orthopedic doctors.  It is a combination of hospital and clinical/ office hours.  A successful candidate must possess excellent people skills, be self-motivated and have the ability to work within a team environment.  The candidate will join an experienced mid-level staff.  Orthopaedic and/or surgical experience preferred but not required.  http://www.oaaortho.com/careers Essential Functions:   •    Administers office and hospital patient care, including first assist during surgery. •    Coordinates pre/post-operative care •    Examines patients, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination. •    Reviews prior medical records and diagnostic studies •    Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results for deviations from normal. •    Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infection. •    Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care. •    Maintains appropriate level of documentation for patient chart. •    Provides follow-up treatments and care to patients in accordance with protocols established by physician. •    Obtains admission History and Physical (H&P) •    Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance. •    Participates in call schedule including, at a minimum, call with the respective attending with additional days as requested with another OAA physician. •    Promotes vision and mission statement of the group. •    Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Qualifications: • Graduate of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), and • Current Physician Assistant Certification, and • Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in Pennsylvania • One (1) to three (3) years of surgical experience preferred • Required Certifications: o Act 34 PA Criminal Background o Act 151 PA Child Abuse History o Act 114 FBI Cogent Clearance Fingerprinting • Ability to communicate effectively and maintain a positive rapport with patients and staff members • Decision making and team leadership experience • Ability to multitask • Possess excellent people skills • Strong computer skills with electronic medical records experience • Self-motivated, flexible team player • Bi-lingual/Spanish skills for interpreting a plus