Physician Assistant, Orthopedics

The General Hospital Corporation; Hatfield (MA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts, Inc. is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant for our West Hatfield clinic, with 40 hours per week and a Monday–Friday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule.

The PA will support orthopedics and sports medicine, work autonomously within licensure, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate holds a Master's in PA, a state PA license, and has prior PA experience.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree Physician Assistant required.
• Licensed Physician Assistant with state license required.
• Experience as a licensed PA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to patients across ambulatory and inpatient settings.
• Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates labs and tests.
• Develops care plans and follow-up based on findings.
• Orders medications and writes prescriptions.
• Documents admission, progress, and discharge notes.

Skills

Patient care

History taking

Physical exams

Prescription writing

Documentation

Education

Master's in PA

Job description

Site: Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Cooley Dickinson Medical Group Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is where experienced, highly trained professionals advance the health of patients through specialized, expert treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal (bones, ligaments, muscles, tendons) problems. The practice's holistic approach to orthopedics involves coordination of personalized services within the practice and with other providers, to ensure a comprehensive range of care to people of all ages. We have combined expertise in all major orthopedic specialties, including sports medicine, orthopedic trauma, hand & upper extremities, joint replacement and spine care.

We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour, Physician Assistant to support our West Hatfield clinic, and to serve as back-up coverage in the operating room for General Orthopedics. The PA's schedule will be Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This PA will have 36 hours per week of direct patient care and 4 hours of administrative time.

Our Physician Assistants have the opportunity to work autonomously to the top of their licensure while also functioning as part of the collaborative team. This PA will see patients independently in clinic for pre-ops, post-ops, and ongoing education.

Summary

The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed provider. The PA is responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of patients, medical and/or surgical, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural setting.
• Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.
• Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries.
• Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population.

Qualifications

Education

Master's Degree Physician Assistant required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

Physician Assistant [State License] - Generic - HR Only required

Experience

Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

4 West Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$135720.00 - $173,867.20/Annual

Grade

7

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

1920 Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.