Physician Assistant - Wakefield, RI

Spire Orthopedic Partners; Wakefield (RI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks of paid time off

Continuing education allowance

Competitive compensation

Job summary

A medical practice in Wakefield, Rhode Island, seeks a full-time Physician Assistant to support fellowship-trained sports medicine surgeons. Responsibilities include assisting in orthopedic procedures, performing evaluations, and providing patient care in a collaborative setting. The position offers competitive compensation, five weeks of paid time off, and a remote work day each week. Ideal candidates will hold a valid Rhode Island license and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• NCCPA certified.
• Valid Rhode Island license (or eligibility to obtain one).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serves as first surgical assistant for orthopedic procedures.
• Performs inpatient rounds and conducts evaluations of orthopedic injuries.
• Document patient encounters accurately and timely in the medical record.
• Provides patient and family education.
• Consult with physicians and refer to specialists as needed.
• Provide therapeutic treatments and prescriptions.
• Perform minor office/ER procedures (fracture reduction, laceration repair, I&D).
• Educate patients and families on care plans and follow-up.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and accurate documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

NCCPA certification

Valid Rhode Island license (or eligibility to obtain one)

Job description

Ortho Rhode Island (ORI) has an excellent opportunity for a full‑time Physician Assistant to join its dynamic and growing team. This role will provide clinical and surgical support to fellowship‑trained sports medicine surgeons in a collaborative, high‑volume practice. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including five weeks of paid time off and a generous continuing‑education allowance.

Highlights

• Serves as first surgical assistant for orthopedic procedures
• Handles hospital admissions and consultations
• Performs inpatient rounds
• Conducts comprehensive evaluation and treatment of a full range of orthopedic injuries and conditions
• Orders and interprets test/lab studies including X‑ray, MRI, CT scan, EMG/NCS bone scan, blood tests, urinalysis, wound cultures, and synovial fluid analysis
• Consults with physicians as needed and refers to physicians for more complicated medical cases or cases that are not a routine part of a PA’s scope of work
• Provides therapeutic treatments including oral medications, corticosteroid injections, applications of casts, splints, braces and prescribes physical and occupational therapies
• Performs minor office/emergency room procedures including fracture closed reduction, laceration repair, and I&D of abscess
• Provides patient and family education and instructions
• Ensures strict adherence to patient confidentiality standards
• Documents patient encounters accurately and timely in the medical record
• Minimal call requirement
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Full‑time position with a Monday through Friday schedule, including one remote day per week; hours may vary based on clinic and OR schedule

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• NCCPA certified
• Valid Rhode Island license (or eligibility to obtain one)
• Any combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the responsibilities of the position
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

For more information about Ortho Rhode Island, please visit https://www.orthopedicsri.com.

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