Physician Assistant, Orthopedics

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

Role: Physician Assistant, Orthopedics

Note: This position may involve providing coverage across various orthopedic subspecialties.

Primary Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive care to patients within subspecialty teams, as well as those with orthopedic trauma and fractures.
• Manage both new and returning patients, including the interpretation of diagnostic imaging, conducting pre-operative and post-operative appointments, and coordinating overall patient care.
• Address acute and chronic orthopedic issues for patients ranging from infants to young adults.
• Provide clinic coverage at multiple locations, including Boston, Waltham, Weymouth, Peabody, and Needham.
• Work a schedule of four 10-hour shifts each week, which includes dedicated administrative time.

Qualifications Education

• Master’s Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.

Experience

• Prior experience as a Physician Assistant in pediatrics, orthopedics, or a related field is highly desirable.
• A strong enthusiasm for working in a pediatric orthopedic environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with orthopedic surgeons, nursing staff, Advanced Practice Clinicians (APCs), and ambulatory personnel is crucial.
• Strong analytical skills to tackle complex problems using clinical, scientific, or technical principles, along with extensive cross-functional knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills to navigate conflicting viewpoints and facilitate equitable solutions, along with proficient writing abilities.

Licensure and Certifications

• A valid license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Incentives and Compensation

Sign-On Bonus: A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available for this position.

The salary range posted reflects our organization’s reasonable and good-faith expectations at the time of this announcement. The final base pay offer will be influenced by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, and other job-related criteria.

Base pay is just one component of a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible work schedules
• Affordable health, vision, and dental insurance
• Childcare and student loan assistance
• Generous paid time off
• 403(b) Retirement Savings plan
• Pension plan
• Tuition reimbursement and support for certain licenses and certifications
• Discounts on cell phone plans and T-passes

Join us to experience the rewards of teamwork and passion in your career.