Physician Assistant, Orthopedics

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

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

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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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.