Foot & Ankle Orthopedic PA - Surgical First-Assist

Mass General Brigham; Somersworth (NH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wentworth-Douglass Orthopedics team seeks a full-time Physician Assistant to join our Foot & Ankle service. The PA will work in the clinic and serve as first assist for Foot & Ankle surgeries, with potential exposure to other orthopedic cases at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital.

Primary care site is the Somersworth, NH clinic with possible future coverage in Portsmouth, NH. Role includes entering orders in Epic, coordinating treatment plans, and providing patient education.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant required.
• 2 years of experience as a PA required.
• State license as Physician Assistant required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document comprehensive orthopedic histories and physical examinations.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including splint, brace, cast application/removal, wound care, suturing, joint injections and aspirations.
• Educate, counsel and support patients and families regarding diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing including X-rays, MRIs and other imaging studies.
• Develop, coordinate and manage treatment plans and follow-up care.
• Communicate test results and treatment recommendations to patients.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals and make referrals as appropriate.
• Document encounters and enter orders in Epic.
• Review patient cases with the on-call physician.

Skills

Physician Assistant

Orthopedics

Surgical first assist

Epic EMR

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

The Wentworth-Douglass Orthopedics team seeks a full-time Physician Assistant to join our Foot & Ankle service. The PA will work in the clinic and serve as first assist for Foot & Ankle surgeries, with potential exposure to other orthopedic cases at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital.

Primary care site is the Somersworth, NH clinic with possible future coverage in Portsmouth, NH. Role includes entering orders in Epic, coordinating treatment plans, and providing patient education.