Physician Assistant, Orthopedics

The General Hospital Corporation; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 139,000; Part time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham seeks a Per Diem Physician Assistant for the Inpatient Orthopedics team at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. The role involves coverage in inpatient orthopedics with guidance from full-time surgeons and residents, and requires autonomy in patient care.

Shifts vary from 6 to 12 hours with a minimum two shifts per month, and the department offers scheduling flexibility. The base pay is $86.00 per hour, with applicable differentials and onsite work at Newton, MA.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Licensed Physician Assistant in the relevant state.
• Experience as a licensed PA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient orthopedic coverage and consults in inpatient and ED settings.
• Perform procedures including wound care, suturing, casts/braces, IV medications, and central line removal as needed.
• Conduct daily patient rounds and participate in discharge planning and care coordination.
• Educate patients and families and assist with training of students and residents.

Skills

Wound care

Suture & cast application

EKGs

Discharge planning

Patient education

Quality improvement

Education

Master's Degree Physician Assistant

Job description

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital

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

We are seeking a Per Diem Physician Assistant to join our Inpatient Orthopedics team at Newton-Wellesley Hospital.

The departmental pay rate for this position is $86.00 per hour, plus applicable evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday differentials. Per diem providers are required to work a minimum of two shifts per month.

Schedules are finalized several months in advance, providing flexibility to select from a variety of shifts, including weekend days, evenings, nights, and holidays. Depending on departmental needs and provider availability, shifts range from 6 to 12 hours in duration. This position is based on the NWH Main Campus, 2014 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02462.

In this role, the Physician Assistant will provide coverage on the inpatient orthopedic service and perform orthopedic consultations in both the inpatient and Emergency Department settings under the guidance of the full-time orthopedic PA and/or orthopedic residents. Providers practice autonomously at the top of their license and are responsible for:

• Evaluating patients and presenting findings to attending surgeons to develop appropriate treatment plans
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests
• Performing a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including: wound care; tube and drain insertion management, and removal; suturing and suture removal; splint, brace, and cast application and removal; medication administration, including IV push medications and steroid/anesthetic injections; central venous line removal; electrocardiograms (EKGs)
• Conducting daily patient rounds
• Participating in discharge planning and care coordination
• Educating and counseling patients and their families
• Assisting with the orientation of medical students, physician assistant students, and surgical residents to the clinical environment, patient care practices, and hospital policies
• Participating in quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives

Whether you are looking to supplement an existing position or maintain clinical practice with a flexible schedule, this role offers the opportunity to work alongside a highly respected orthopedic team while caring for a diverse patient population. We welcome experienced Physician Assistants who value autonomy, collaboration, and excellence in patient care to apply.

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

Pay Range

$65.25 - $83.59/Hourly

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. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advan