Physician Assistant, Orthopedics

Position Summary/ Department Summary: Physician Assistant, Orthopedics

Brief Overview Please note this role will possibly include coverage of several subspecialities of orthopedics.

Key Responsibilities:

Comprehensive care of subspecialty team patients as well as orthopedic trauma/fracture 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 Education :

Master’s Degree from a Physician Assistant program Experience:

Previous experience as an PA 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

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

The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting. Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.