Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant

Our Podiatry Practice is seeking a Physician Assistant to assist podiatric surgeons as the first assistant during surgical procedures and provide comprehensive patient care in the office setting while sharing on-call responsibilities for podiatric patients in the Emergency Department, hospital, and outpatient practice.

Overview of responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serve as first assistant to podiatric surgeons during surgical procedures and provide patient care in office and inpatient settings.
• Conduct and document pre-operative history and physical examinations in accordance with medical center policies.
• Educate patients on surgical procedures, expected outcomes, and post-operative recovery.
• Perform wound care, incision and drainage, debridement, drain removal, and superficial foreign body removal.
• Provide podiatric treatments and procedures within the credentialed scope of practice.
• Prescribe medications and therapies in collaboration with podiatric surgeons and in compliance with federal, state, and PA regulations.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, billing information, and compliance with reimbursement standards.
• Protect patient rights, confidentiality, and ensure adherence to regulatory and organizational policies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, continuing education, and communicate effectively with physicians and leadership.
• Provide on-call coverage, including nights, weekends, and holidays, for the Emergency Department, inpatients, and assigned outpatient podiatric cases.

Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of certified Physician Assistant Program

Licenses/Registrations: Current Physician Assistant Licensure in Massachusetts

Experience: Three years in a Professional Physician Assistant Role that includes podiatric/orthopedic surgery

Special Aptitudes Activities: Must be able to provide effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide and follow both verbal and written instructions, and provide a conduit between the patient and medical/nursing staff. They must relate effectively to pediatric, adult and geriatric populations applicable to a culturally diverse, broad age spectrum population.

Our competitive salary package is adjusted to align with a candidate’s relevant experience and skills. We also offer:

• Low cost health insurance with no deductibles when using HMC services
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free disability and life insurance
• 403(b) plan
• Up to $8000 in degree/tuition reimbursement
• In-House Pharmacy
• Relaxation Room and Fitness Center
• Other voluntary benefits, such as LegalShield, Pet Insurance
• Free onsite parking