Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Orthopedics (40 hours)

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Orthopedics (40 hours) | Boston Childrens Hospital

Position Summary/ Department Summary: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Orthopedics Brief Overview Please note this role will possibly include coverage of several subspecialities of orthopedics including urgent care and trauma. Key Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive care of subspecialty team patients as well as orthopedic trauma/fracture/urgent care patients.
• Treating new and established patients, interpretation of diagnostic imaging, pre-op and post-op appointments, and coordination of care.
• Managing acute and chronic orthopedic conditions that span infant to young adult age groups.
• Clinic coverage could be across all BCH locations including: Boston, Waltham, Weymouth, Peabody and Needham
• Working four 10-hour shifts per week with built in administrative time

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree from a Physician Assistant program or Masters's Degree in Nursing
• Previous experience as an PA/NP in pediatrics, orthopedics or other related area is strongly preferred
• A strong desire to work in the pediatric orthopedic setting.
• Ability to work in collaboration with orthopedic surgeons, nurses, Advanced Practice Clinicians (APC) and ambulatory staff is essential.
• Analytical skills to resolve highly complex problems requiring the application of clinical, scientific or technical principles, theories and concepts and in-depth, cross-functional experience-based knowledge.
• Communication skills to effectively deal with conflicting views or issues and mediate fair solutions, and well-developed writing skills.

Licensure/ Certifications:

• A current license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to practice as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

**This role offers a sign on bonus of $5,000**