Physician Assistant

Prime Healthcare; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Landmark Medical Center, part of Prime Healthcare, in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, seeks an Orthopedic Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join its orthopedic team. This full-time, hospital-based position offers operative and outpatient duties with a collaborative surgical team.

The ideal candidate has orthopedic experience and AR NP/PA licensure, strong clinical skills, and a commitment to high-quality, compassionate care within a multidisciplinary setting.

Qualifications

• Current Rhode Island licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, as applicable.
• Graduation from an accredited PA or NP program.
• National certification appropriate to the provider’s discipline.
• Prior orthopedic clinical experience required; experience assisting in orthopedic surgery is strongly preferred.
• Experience with surgical patients, postoperative care, and outpatient follow-up is highly desirable.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to obtain and maintain hospital privileges and credentials consistent with the position.

Responsibilities

• Surgical assistance: assist orthopedic surgeons in the operating room with intraoperative support.
• Preoperative evaluations: conduct patient assessments and coordinate testing.
• Postoperative management: monitor recovery and plan follow-up care.
• Outpatient follow-up: conduct office visits and reinforce treatment plans.
• Clinical assessments: evaluate musculoskeletal conditions and injuries.
• Care coordination: collaborate with surgeons, nursing, PTs and others to ensure coordinated care.

Skills

Orthopedic experience

Surgical assistance

Preoperative evaluations

Postoperative care

Team collaboration

Education

Rhode Island licensure (PA/NP)

Accredited PA/NP program

National certification

Job description

Bonus Amount

TBD

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Orthopedic Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner

Landmark Medical Center | Woonsocket, Rhode IslandOrganization: Prime HealthcarePosition Type: Full-TimeBase Salary Range: $110,000-$130,000 annually

Position Overview

Landmark Medical Center, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a motivated, patient-focused Orthopedic Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join its orthopedic team in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.

This full-time opportunity is ideal for a mid-level provider with orthopedic experience who enjoys a combination of surgical assistance and outpatient clinical care. The provider will work collaboratively with orthopedic surgeons to support patients throughout the continuum of care, including preoperative assessments, intraoperative assistance, postoperative management, and office-based follow-up appointments.

The ideal candidate will have strong clinical assessment skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate orthopedic care.

Compensation and Employment

• Base annual salary: $110,000-$130,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Full-time, hospital-based position.
• Opportunity to work directly with an orthopedic surgical team in both operative and outpatient settings.
• Professional collaboration within Landmark Medical Center and the Prime Healthcare network.
• Benefits and additional compensation, if applicable, are subject to the employer’s current policies and employment terms.

About Landmark Medical Center

Landmark Medical Center is located in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, and is part of Prime Healthcare, a healthcare organization focused on delivering quality, accessible medical care to the communities it serves.

Responsibilities

• Surgical Assistance: Assist orthopedic surgeons in the operating room with surgical procedures, including appropriate intraoperative support within the provider’s training, credentials, and scope of practice.
• Preoperative Evaluations: Conduct patient assessments, review medical histories, coordinate diagnostic testing, and assist with surgical preparation.
• Postoperative Management: Evaluate patients following surgery, monitor recovery, assess wounds, review imaging, and assist with postoperative treatment planning.
• Outpatient Follow-Up: Conduct orthopedic office visits, assess patient progress, manage follow-up care, and reinforce treatment and rehabilitation plans.
• Clinical Assessments: Evaluate patients with orthopedic conditions, musculoskeletal injuries, fractures, joint disorders, and other musculoskeletal complaints.
• Care Coordination: Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, nursing staff, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate clinical documentation, complete patient records, and comply with applicable hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Current Rhode Island licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, as applicable.
• Graduation from an accredited PA or NP program.
• National certification appropriate to the provider’s discipline.
• Prior orthopedic clinical experience required; experience assisting in orthopedic surgery is strongly preferred.
• Experience with surgical patients, postoperative care, and outpatient follow-up is highly desirable.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to obtain and maintain hospital privileges and credentials consistent with the position.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf