Nurse Practitioner - North Chelmsford, MA

Orthopaedic Surgical Associates; North Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks paid time off

Continuing education allowance

Job summary

Orthopaedic Surgical Associates in Massachusetts is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner to provide both clinical and surgical support for a busy foot and ankle practice.

The NP will manage inpatient infection consultations, postoperative and office care, hospital rounds, and assist in the OR, working closely with a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate has vascular, diabetic foot, and wound care experience, Massachusetts NP licensure, and excellent communication and patient care skills.

Qualifications

• Board-certified NP with active Massachusetts license.
• Experience in vascular, diabetic foot, and wound care.
• Ability to assess infections and coordinate care.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient foot and ankle infection consultations.
• Perform postoperative and office-based care.
• Assist in the OR with exposure, retraction, and closure.
• Coordinate care with hospitalists and specialists.
• Manage clinical messages and urgent issue escalation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Clinical assessment

Education

Massachusetts NP license

Board-certified Nurse Practitioner

Tools

TigerText

Job description

Orthopaedic Surgical Associates (OSA) has an excellent opportunity for a full-time Nurse Practitioner to join its dynamic and growing team. This role will provide both clinical and surgical support, working closely with a busy foot and ankle surgeon, in a collaborative, high volume practice. The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including four weeks of paid time off and a generous continuing education allowance.OSA is a premier orthopaedic surgery practice dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients across the Merrimack Valley, southern New Hampshire, and communities northwest of Boston. Founded in Lowell in 1987, the practice has grown to include fifteen physicians.Position OverviewThe Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive clinical and surgical support, including inpatient foot and ankle infection consultations, postoperative care, office-based patient care, hospital rounding, and surgical assistance.Essential experience and clinical judgmentRelevant clinical background: Experience in vascular, diabetic foot, wound care, experience, with demonstrated ability to evaluate infections in hospitalized patients. Prior relevant NP experience is strongly preferred.Infection assessment: Ability to distinguish infection from non-infected wounds, recognize signs of deep infection or impaired perfusion, and seeking physician evaluation when appropriate.Clinical ownership: Ability to assess patients, review labs, imaging, and cultures, develop and communicate a clear assessment and proposed plan, and reliably follow through. Must be organized, efficient, and receptive to feedback.Primary responsibilitiesHospital care: Assist with new consultations, daily rounds, and inpatient follow-up. Coordinate care with hospitalists, infectious disease, vascular surgery, nursing, and case management, including discharge and follow-up planning.Messages and communication: Manage messages and clinical inbox, respond to routine inpatient questions through TigerText or other hospital communication channels, and escalate urgent issues promptly. Track results, orders, and unresolved questions to completion.Office care: Evaluate postoperative patients and established follow-ups, assess healing and complications, and provide appropriate dressing, suture, and wound care.Surgical assistance: Assisting in the OR with exposure, retraction, and closure within approved privileges. Prior OR and suturing experience is preferred.Training and Professional DevelopmentThe physician is willing to provide additional training in foot and ankle orthopedic care, postoperative protocols, surgical closure, and practice-specific documentation and workflow. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in inpatient infection assessment and an interest in expanding their foot and ankle skills.ScheduleThe schedule will generally follow the physician’s schedule: approximately three office days and two surgery days each week, with hospital rounding and consultation time incorporated into the schedule. Monday - Friday, 7:45am-5:30pm.IND2Requirements:Board Certified Nurse PractitionerMassachusetts licensureStrong interpersonal and customer service skillsFor more information about OSA, visit www.orthsurg.com.We are an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).