Orthopaedic Surgery - Physician Assistant or Nurse

BAS Healthcare, Inc; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid CME time off

CME budget provided

Reimbursed licenses and dues

Enhanced tuition assistance

Mentorship program

Job summary

BAS Healthcare, Inc. in Manchester, CT is seeking Advanced Practitioners in Orthopaedic Surgery to join our APP-led team with meaningful autonomy and strong physician partnerships.

You will work with 4 APPs supporting 9 orthopaedic surgeons across inpatient care, with first-assist in the OR and pre/post-operative management, ED/inpatient consults, and broad exposure to joints and spine cases. Schedule includes rotating shifts with night calls from home and differential pay.

Qualifications

• Orthopaedic surgery experience required.
• Connecticut medical license eligibility required.
• Certified or board-eligible Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
• Minimum 2+ years of orthopaedic surgery experience.

Responsibilities

• Join a collaborative, APP-led orthopaedic team with autonomy and physician partnership.
• Support 9 orthopaedic surgeons across inpatient care with 4 APPs.
• First-assist in the OR and manage pre- and post-operative care.
• Handle ED and inpatient orthopaedic consults.
• Gain exposure to joint arthroplasty, sports medicine, trauma, hand and spine cases.
• Full-time with rotating shifts; night shifts from home with premium differentials.
• Perform physical exams and develop medical, educational, and psychosocial plans.
• Develop plans for evaluating patient health needs and referrals.
• Provide treatment within scope and identify physician referral needs.

Skills

Orthopaedic experience

Physician Assistant

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Board certification

Education

CT Medical License eligibility

Physician Assistant certification

Nurse Practitioner certification

Job description

Location:

Manchester, CT Manchester, Connecticut offers a welcoming New England community with a rich history and convenient access to Hartford, providing an ideal blend of suburban charm and urban amenities. The area boasts beautiful seasonal landscapes, excellent schools, and a strong sense of community making it a wonderful place to live and practice medicine.

Facility:

This facility is a large, non-profit, fully-integrated healthcare system and one of the largest of its kind in Connecticut, allowing providers to care for patients across the entire state. Recognized as one of the Best Hospitals to Work for in Connecticut, this organization is committed to leadership development, continuous education, and provider satisfaction while utilizing state-of-the-art clinical technology including EPIC.

Opportunity:

Advanced Practitioners - Surgery

Job Details:

• Join a highly collaborative, APP-led orthopaedic team with meaningful autonomy and strong physician partnership
• Work alongside 4 experienced APPs supporting 9 orthopaedic surgeons across the full spectrum of orthopaedic inpatient care
• Open to Physician Assistants or Acute Care Nurse Practitioners with orthopaedic experience
• First-assist in the OR and manage pre- and post-operative care
• Handle ED and inpatient orthopaedic consults
• Gain diverse exposure to joint arthroplasty, sports medicine, trauma, hand, and spine cases
• Full-time schedule with rotating shifts; night shifts are call from home with premium differentials offered
• Perform routine physical examinations and formulate medical, educational, and psychosocial treatment plans
• Develop plans for further evaluation of patient health needs including referrals to specialists and care team members
• Provide treatment for problems within scope of practice and identify issues requiring physician referral
• Requires unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License or eligibility
• Must be a certified or board-eligible Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in Orthopaedic Surgery required
• Paid CME time off plus CME budget provided
• Reimbursed professional licenses and dues
• Enhanced tuition assistance and higher education partnerships available
• Established mentorship and orientation programs for newly hired providers

Compensation:

Employed salary with benefits.