Orthopedics PA: Clinic & OR Support (Day Shift)

Cooley Dickinson Medical Group; Hatfield (MA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooley Dickinson Medical Group Orthopedics & Sports Medicine seeks a Physician Assistant for our West Hatfield clinic. The role offers 40 hours per week with 36 clinical care hours and 4 hours of admin time, Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The PA will provide clinic care, pre-ops and post-ops, and operate as part of a collaborative orthopedic team.

The PA must hold a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant and a state PA license. Experience as a licensed PA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant is required.
• Experience: Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred.
• Licenses and Credentials: Physician Assistant State License required.
• Notes: Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural settings.
• Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on diagnostic findings.
• Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to policies.
• Documents admission, progress, and discharge notes; writes procedure and operative notes.

Education

Master's Degree Physician Assistant

Job description

Cooley Dickinson Medical Group Orthopedics & Sports Medicine seeks a Physician Assistant for our West Hatfield clinic. The role offers 40 hours per week with 36 clinical care hours and 4 hours of admin time, Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The PA will provide clinic care, pre-ops and post-ops, and operate as part of a collaborative orthopedic team.

The PA must hold a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant and a state PA license. Experience as a licensed PA is preferred.