Physician Assistant / Hip & Knee Surgeon
1 day ago
Staten Island
The Physician Assistant (PA) will work directly with Dr. Roshan Shah, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee reconstruction, including joint replacement and complex lower-extremity conditions. This role offers a dynamic blend of clinical, surgical, and perioperative responsibilities within a high-volume orthopedic practice. Apply Here: Contact: mm5491 ' at' cumc.columbia.edu Note that transportation to sites is critical: NYC/Westchester and Englewood, NJ. These are rotational sites. Responsibilities include: • Evaluating and managing patients in clinic, preoperative, postoperative, and inpatient settings, • Performing histories, physical exams, and developing treatment plans under physician supervision, • Ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies (imaging, labs), • Providing patient education regarding procedures, recovery, and rehabilitation, • Managing postoperative care, wound checks, and follow-up visits, • Coordinating care with nursing, physical therapy, and multidisciplinary teams, • Participating in call coverage as required, • Note that this is NOT a comprehensive list- Other duties as assigned Qualifications • Licensed PA in NY Required, • DEA License Required, • Excellent knowledge of injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation - preferred, • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, • Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals and independently, • Experience in maintaining accurate patient records and documentation /EPIC +