Physician Assistant

WHSP Medical; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Interdisciplinary team environment

Research opportunities

Job summary

WHSP Medical, P.C. is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join an interdisciplinary team serving athletes from adolescents to adults in outpatient care.

The role focuses on women's health, sports injuries, and performance optimization within an ambulatory setting, with collaboration across physicians, dietitians, and allied health professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience in women's health, sports medicine, orthopedics, or endocrinology preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with empathy in sensitive care.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient evaluations including history and exams.
• Diagnose and manage women's health, musculoskeletal and wellness issues.
• Order and interpret tests; prescribe per policies and regulations.
• Develop treatment plans with physicians and care team.
• Collaborate with supervising MD and team on patient care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Clinical empathy

Excellent communication

Education

PA program (licensure)

NP program (Master/Doctoral)

Job description

Location:Brighton, MA
Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt, On-site
Reports To: Jen Thompson, Practice Manager and Dr. Kate Ackerman, Clinical Director

Position Overview:

WHSP Medical, P.C. is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and experienced Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our interdisciplinary team of physicians, dietitians, and allied health professionals. This role is dedicated to supporting athletes across the lifespan - from adolescents to adults - through integrated, outpatient care.

The PA/NP will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with a focus on women's health, sports injuries, and performance optimization in an ambulatory care setting.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in sports medicine, a strong understanding of the athlete experience, and a passion for working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary model to deliver world-class care to athletes at all levels.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations including physical exams and medical history reviews

Diagnose and manage a wide range of conditions related to women's health, musculoskeletal issues, and overall wellness

Order and interpret diagnostic tests, medications and write prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures

Develop and implement appropriate treatment and management plans of care in collaboration with physicians and other care team members

Manage all aspects of patient care in collaboration with his or her supervising MD and care team

Provide patient education and counseling on injury prevention, menstrual health, contraception, menopause, nutrition, and mental health

Assist in office-based procedures and medical treatments

Provide consistent documented care in a timely, accurate manner using the electronic medical record system

Participate in team-based care planning and case conferences

Support community education or athletic outreach events as needed

Contribute to quality improvement and research efforts within themedical practice

Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA rules and regulations as well as any confidentiality or non-disclosure agreements to protect patient privacy and institutional data integrity.

Education and Licensure:

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or a Master's or Doctoral Nurse Practitioner program

Licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)

If PA: Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

If NP: National certification through a recognized NP credentialing body (e.g., ANCC, AANP) and in good standing

Must maintain current DEA and Massachusetts Controlled Substance licenses

Completion of continuing medical education as required by the credentialing/licensing body and institutional policy (e.g., 100 hours every two years, or equivalent)

Current BLS and ACLS certification

Prior Experience and Skills:

Prior clinical experience in women's health, sports medicine, orthopedics and/or endocrinology is preferred

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated empathy in complex or sensitive patient interactions

Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in patient care

Interest in academic collaboration and community engagement initiatives

What We Offer:

A supportive, interdisciplinary, mission-driven work environment focused on advancing women’s health and athletic performance

Opportunities to be involved in research and performance innovation

Competitive salary and benefits package

WHSP Medical is an equal opportunity employer. WHSP Medical provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or military service.