Surgical Physician Assistant

Your final base salary will be determined based on your education, experience, licensure, and internal equity considerations. Offers are typically made below the top of the range to support future salary growth. Merrimack Health is the newly unified regional health system formed through the 2024 integration of Lawrence General Hospital with the Holy Family Hospitals (Methuen and Haverhill campuses). As of October 1, 2024, these three campuses operate together as one coordinated, mission‑driven system: Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital, Merrimack Health Haverhill Hospital and Merrimack Health Methuen Hospital. Serving 13 cities and towns throughout the Merrimack Valley, the system delivers a full spectrum of high‑quality care—from primary care to advanced specialty services in surgery, OB/GYN, cardiology, urology, and more. Merrimack Health is deeply committed to health equity, community engagement, and culturally competent care, with a focus on reducing health disparities across its diverse population. Position Overview Merrimack Health System is seeking a skilled Physician Assistant to join our surgical team full‑time. This position is full‑time (40hrs/ week). This role consists of general surgery and orthopedic surgery in a busy community‑based hospital. The Physician Assistant will practice at Merrimack Health Lawrence and Methuen Hospitals. This is an excellent opportunity for a Physician Assistant who values teamwork, community impact and high‑quality patient care. Responsibilities First assist during surgical procedures, inclusive of general and orthopedic surgery. Order and interpret diagnostic testing. Perform surgical tasks such as suturing, wound closure, hemostasis and retraction. Manage postoperative recovery and complications. Conduct rounds and monitor patient progress. Works closely within a multispecialty health system, collaborating with primary care, orthopedics, cardiology, urology, and other clinical services. Establishes a process for collaborating with the surgeon, particularly for acute patient issues. Participate in discharge planning and follow‑up. Document all patient's care in Meditech Expanse, the system‑wide electronic medical record. Contribute to quality initiatives, performance improvement, and the system’s mission of equity‑focused, community‑centered care. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program with certification. Current BLS and ACLS certification. Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Massachusetts. Demonstrated commitment to community‑based, equitable, culturally competent care. Surgical experience in general surgery and/or orthopedics highly preferred. Schedule & Location Merrimack Health Lawrence and Methuen Hospitals: 40hrs/ week Compensation & Benefits Competitive compensation package, including base salary and incentive structure. Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, retirement, CME allowance, malpractice coverage with tail, and paid time off. Opportunities for professional growth within an integrated health system. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lawrence General Hospital