Physician Assistant

Location: Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, MA ***This position is with University Orthopedics but will be located at the hospital. GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The Orthopedic Physician Assistant (PA) will act as the Orthopedic Service PA for Sturdy Hospital, delivering comprehensive care across our orthopedic spine division. Essential Job Functions: Conduct thorough patient evaluations, including history and physical examinations. Round on patients in the hospital. Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as X-rays and MRIs. Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans. Educate patients and their families about treatment options and post-operative care. Act as a first assistant in the operating room for spine cases. See patients in clinic for pre-operative assessments. Participate in the on‑call rotation with other PAs to provide weekend hospital coverage. Other assigned duties as needed by management to meet patient care requirements. Requirements: Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program. Current PA state license and certification. Previous experience in orthopedics, particularly with spine is preferred. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment. Must be able to travel to all sites if/when necessary. #J-18808-Ljbffr University Orthopedics