Physician Assistant - Orthopaedics

Requisition Number: CHAP-2444-10

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is a well-respected, nationally recognized and award-winning public healthcare system, which receives recognition for clinical and academic innovation and community excellence. We have an excellent opportunity for a full time Physician Assistant to join our team within the Department of Orthopaedics. Our system serves the local community via two hospital campuses; an urgent care clinic and an integrated network of both primary and specialty care practices in Cambridge, Somerville and Boston’s Metro North Region. CHA is a teaching affiliate of both Harvard Medical School (HMS) and Tufts University School of Medicine.

About the position:

Full time position: 40 hours per week, four 10 hour days

Coverage across 3 locations; Cambridge, Everett, and Malden

Duties include inpatient rounding, OR first assist, consults, and outpatient clinic assignments

Call is 2 weeknights/month and every 8th weekend

Fully integrated electronic medical record (EPIC)

We offer a supportive and collegial environment with strong infrastructure and practice support. Candidates will have the opportunity to work with dedicated colleagues committed to providing high quality healthcare.

Qualifications:

License to practice medicine in Massachusetts

Excellent clinical and communication skills

Strong commitment to and passion for our multicultural, underserved patient population

Benefits and compensation:

CHA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off (296 hours annually), medical/dental/vision insurance, 403b retirement plan with employer match, CME time and money, etc

Full-time guaranteed base salary, based on experience, ranges from $117,000- $177,000.

Please visit www.CHAproviders.org to learn more and to apply. Candidates may also submit a CV and cover letter confidentially to View email address on chacareers.org.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, relationship identity or relationship structure, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunities. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct that, in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.