Physician Assistant

Northeast Orthopaedic Alliance; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Paid Time Off

CME Allowance

Licensure Support

Professional Development

Job summary

Northeast Orthopaedic Alliance's NH division seeks an experienced Orthopaedic Physician Assistant to join the Southern New Hampshire practice. You will provide diverse musculoskeletal care across subspecialties with independence and close team collaboration.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of orthopedic PA experience, NH license or eligibility, and NCCPA certification, with a focus on patient-centered care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• Current New Hampshire PA license or eligibility for New Hampshire licensure.
• Minimum of three years of orthopaedic clinical experience.
• 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 conditions.
• Provide care across multiple subspecialties including sports medicine and spine.
• Independently manage patients in NHOC's Walk-In Clinic.
• Order and interpret diagnostic imaging and labs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and coordinate referrals.
• Perform injections, aspirations, fracture care, casting, and splinting.
• Collaborate with surgeons and APPs for optimal outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses and recovery expectations.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation.

Skills

NH license or eligibility

Orthopaedic experience

Independent practice

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited Physician Assistant program

NCCPA certification

Job description

EXPERIENCED ORTHOPAEDIC PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (PA-C)

Location: Southern New Hampshire | Bedford, Nashua & Londonderry

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Chief Physician Assistant

Build Your Orthopaedic Career with a Leading Practice in Southern New Hampshire

Are you an experienced Orthopaedic PA looking for a role that offers clinical variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to work alongside an exceptional team of orthopaedic specialists?

New Hampshire Orthopaedic Center (NHOC), a division of Northeast Orthopaedic Alliance (NOA), is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join our growing practice. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled orthopaedic provider who enjoys managing a diverse range of musculoskeletal conditions and wants to expand their experience across multiple orthopaedic specialties.

You’ll work collaboratively with fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons and experienced advanced practice providers while maintaining meaningful clinical independence. From acute injuries and walk-in care to fracture management and complex musculoskeletal conditions, no two days are exactly alike.

ABOUT NHOC

New Hampshire Orthopaedic Center is one of Southern New Hampshire’s leading private orthopaedic practices, providing comprehensive musculoskeletal care to patients throughout the region. Our team includes fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons, advanced practice providers, therapists, and dedicated clinical support staff—all working together to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care.

At NHOC, we value collaboration, clinical excellence, innovation, and professional growth. We are proud to offer providers the opportunity to build rewarding careers while making a meaningful impact on the patients and communities we serve.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This position is ideal for an experienced Orthopaedic PA who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys a broad scope of practice.

Rather than being limited to one subspecialty, you’ll have the opportunity to work across the orthopaedic spectrum, including acute injury management, walk-in care, and collaboration with specialists throughout the practice.

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with 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.

WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE UNIQUE

• Broad clinical exposure across multiple orthopaedic specialties.
• Meaningful autonomy while practicing within a highly collaborative physician and APP team.
• Variety in your day, including walk-in care, acute injuries, fracture management, and specialty orthopaedics.
• Opportunity to work with a respected and growing private orthopaedic practice.
• A supportive environment that values professional growth and clinical development.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on patients throughout Southern New Hampshire.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Required 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active New Hampshire PA license.
• Prior experience in a private practice orthopaedic setting.
• Experience staffing orthopaedic urgent care or walk-in clinics.
• Experience treating patients across multiple orthopaedic subspecialties.

SCHEDULE & CALL

• Full-time position.
• Flexible schedule based on practice needs.
• Occasional evening clinic hours, including shifts extending until 8:00 PM.
• Participation in a shared provider call coverage rotation.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

NHOC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support our providers both professionally and personally, including:

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Generous paid time off
• CME allowanceProfessional dues and licensure support
• Professional development opportunities
• A collaborative and supportive team environment

JOIN OUR TEAM

If you're an experienced Orthopaedic Physician Assistant looking for a dynamic role where you can utilize your clinical expertise, enjoy professional variety, and work alongside some of Southern New Hampshire's leading orthopaedic specialists, we'd love to hear from you.

Join NHOC and build the next chapter of your orthopaedic career with a team committed to exceptional patient care and clinical excellence.

New Hampshire Orthopaedic Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law.