Orthopaedic PA: Autonomy, Variety & Impact

New Hampshire Orthopaedic Center; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional dues and licensure

Job summary

New Hampshire Orthopaedic Center is seeking an experienced Orthopaedic Physician Assistant to join our Southern New Hampshire practice. In this role you will manage a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions and work with fellowship-trained surgeons and experienced APPs, gaining autonomy within a collaborative team.

You will evaluate injuries, perform injections and fracture care, and contribute to patient education, documentation, and after-hours coverage in a fast-paced setting across

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• Current New Hampshire Physician Assistant license or eligibility for New Hampshire licensure.
• Minimum of three (3) years of orthopaedic clinical experience.
• Experience evaluating and treating a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and patient management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced clinical environment while maintaining strong collaborative relationships.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions.
• Provide care across multiple orthopaedic specialties, including sports medicine, joint replacement, trauma, hand and upper extremity, foot and ankle, spine, and general orthopaedics.
• Independently evaluate and manage patients within NHOC's Orthopaedic Walk-In Clinic.
• Treat acute injuries, fractures, sprains, strains, sports-related injuries, and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
• Order and interpret diagnostic imaging and laboratory studies.
• Develop individualized treatment plans, including medication management, rehabilitation recommendations, bracing, splinting, casting, and referrals.
• Perform procedures within scope of practice, including injections, aspirations, fracture care, casting, splinting, and other musculoskeletal interventions.
• Collaborate closely with orthopaedic surgeons and fellow advanced practice providers to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, recovery expectations, and preventative care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Participate in a shared provider call rotation and assist with after-hours orthopaedic patient coverage.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Accredited PA program

NCCPA certification

NH PA license

Job description

New Hampshire Orthopaedic Center is seeking an experienced Orthopaedic Physician Assistant to join our Southern New Hampshire practice. In this role you will manage a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions and work with fellowship-trained surgeons and experienced APPs, gaining autonomy within a collaborative team.

You will evaluate injuries, perform injections and fracture care, and contribute to patient education, documentation, and after-hours coverage in a fast-paced setting across