Orthopedic Surgical Physician Assistant (inpatient)

Care New England Health System; Warwick; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England Health System is seeking an Orthopedic Surgical Physician Assistant to support their surgical team. This full-time position involves responsibilities such as the surgical first assist, patient rounding, and evaluation. Ideal candidates will have certification as a PA/NP, with preference given to those with experience in orthopedic surgery. The role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and vacation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Vacation and CME benefits

Health, life, disability, and malpractice insurance

Qualifications

• Certified PA/NP with experience in orthopedic surgery or other surgical specialty preferred.
• Open to new graduates who have obtained certification.
• Work as a member of the inpatient/surgical APC team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Orthopedic department in surgical cases.
• Duties include surgical first assist, patient rounding, orthopedic consultation evaluation, and procedures.

Skills

Surgical first assist

Patient rounding

Orthopedic consultation evaluation

Joint aspiration

Splinting

Education

Certified PA/NP

Job description

Orthopedic Surgical Physician Assistant (inpatient)

Department: CNEMG-KH BLACKSTONE ORTHOPEDICS

Operating Unit Kent Hospital

Location: Warwick, RI

Job ID: 23290

Job Status: Full Time

Shift: Days

Schedule: To be discussed at time of interview

Care New England Medical Group/RI
Kent Hospital

We�re Growing! Care New England Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is synonymous with excellence in orthopedic surgery and musculoskeletal medicine including specialty focus in the areas of total joints, spine, hand and upper extremities, and sports medicine. Inpatient Rehabilitation is provided on site at Kent Hospital for more intense therapies while outpatient services are offered at Spaulding Outpatient Centers at Kent Hospital (4 locations) while the VNA of Care New England administers services in the home.

Kent Hospital, one of several delivery networks for the Care New England Health System , (CNE) is a 359 bed acute care facility academically affiliated with the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. With 30+ specialty areas, our talented multi-disciplinary teams deliver high quality, evidence based medicine combined with advanced technologies to promote optimal patient outcomes.

Position Spotlight � Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

• Certified PA/NP, Orthopedic surgery or other surgical specialty experience preferred but open to new grads that have graduated and obtained certification
• Work as a member of our inpatient/surgical APC team to support the Orthopedic department in our surgical cases with duties including:
  a) surgical first assist
  b) patient rounding
  c) orthopedic consultation evaluation and
  d) procedures such as joint aspiration and splinting.
• Experienced, reputable, collegial group of 8 physicians, 6 Advanced Practice Providers
• Regular mentorship and collaboration amongst providers
• Full time hours, compensated call from home for inpatient rounding and surgical assist
• EPIC implemented system wide, Fall 2025
• Competitive salary with vacation and CME benefits, plus health, life, disability and malpractice insurance

Enjoy theOcean State with endless outdoor activities and four seasons, a fabulous & dynamic culinary and arts scene, numeroustop tier schools, an international airport voted 2 nd best in the US by Travel & Leisure and all just a 1 hour drive to Boston, 3 hours to NYC, 5 hours to Montreal.

Interested in learning more about this outstanding opportunity? Contact Joan White @ 617.407.7266, [e-mail]

Care New England is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.