Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Walk-In Clinic

1812 Mass General Brigham Medical Group New Hampshire and Maine, Inc.; Somersworth (NH); On-site; USD 136,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham's Seacoast Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in New Hampshire seeks a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support our Orthopedic Walk-In Clinic at Portsmouth and Somersworth locations. APPs work under the clinical supervision of the Medical Director and the Practice Manager, with scheduling that is flexible but typically 40 hours per week onsite.

The role provides direct patient care for a range of orthopedic conditions, including arthritis and sports

Qualifications

• Master's Degree Physician Assistant required.
• Licenses and Credentials: Physician Assistant State License - Generic - HR Only required
• Experience: 2 years of experience as a PA required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to patients in ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural settings.
• Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.
• Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Documents admissions, progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries.
• Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population.

Education

Master's Degree Physician Assistant

Job description

Mass General Brigham Medical Group New Hampshire and Maine, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Seacoast Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. We now offer walk-in orthopedic care at our practices located at 67 Corporate Park Drive, Portsmouth, NH, as well as 7 Marsh Brook Dr, Somersworth, NH. Staffed by Orthopedic Physician Assistants and board-certified surgeons from Wentworth Health Partners Seacoast Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, this service is available to patients of all ages (no appointment necessary) with hours of operation Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm.

We offer personalized treatment plans for a range of conditions including:

• Arthritis
• Back and spine pain
• Cartilage restoration
• Concussions
• Foot and ankle pain
• Fractures and orthopedic trauma
• Hand, wrist and arm pain
• Knee and hip pain
• Shoulder pain
• Sport injuries

Are you ready to bring your talent to this team and join us in moving health care forward? We are seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support our Orthopedic Walk-In Clinic. Our APPs work under the clinical supervision of the Medical Director as well as the operational direction of the Practice Manager. This position does not have a fixed schedule, but there is some flexibility with scheduling.

Summary

The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed provider. The PA is responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of patients, medical and/or surgical, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation. May also perform additional duties, such as precepting a small group of learners. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural setting.
• Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.
• Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries.
• Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's Degree Physician Assistant required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
• Licenses and Credentials: Physician Assistant [State License] - Generic - HR Only required
• Experience: 2 years of experience as a PA required.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type Onsite Work Location 7 Marsh Brook Drive Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $135720.00 - $173,867.20/Annual Grade 7

Benefits

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

1812 Wentworth-Douglass Physician Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Competency Framework

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Culture

Combat disease. Hold a hand. Help people. Impact the world. Mass General Brigham is a passionate, welcoming community where minds meet caring hearts. Come be a part of the world’s most powerful force in medicine, where every role is important in changing lives. Are you ready? Our history includes New England hospitals founded over 200 years ago, some of the first and most prestigious hospitals in the world. Built on the legacy of two leading academic medical centers, we’re more than a system—we’re leaders in the practice of medicine. Mass General Brigham is committed to serving the community. We are dedicated to enhancing patient care, teaching and research, and taking a leadership role as an integrated health care system. We recognize that increasing value and continuously improving quality are essential to maintaining excellence.