Physician Assistant (PA-C) – Orthopedic Surgery / Total Joint Replacement

Excel Orthopaedic Specialists; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with employer match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

CME and licensing reimbursement

Job summary

A leading orthopaedic practice in Woburn, Massachusetts, is seeking a Physician Assistant to join its surgical team. In this role, you will have significant operating room involvement, assisting in hip and knee arthroplasty procedures and collaborating directly with surgeons. This position is ideal for both experienced orthopaedic PAs and motivated new graduates interested in surgery. Offered benefits include competitive compensation, 401(k) matching, and comprehensive health insurance.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physician Assistant with BLS and ACLS certification.
• Experience in orthopaedics preferred but not required.
• Strong interest in surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• First assist in hip and knee arthroplasty procedures.
• Support operative workflow and perioperative care.
• Assist with post-operative orders.

Skills

Operating room skills

Surgical assistance

Patient follow-up

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Job description

Description

A busy orthopaedic total joint (adult reconstruction) practice specializing in hip and knee arthroplasty is seeking a Physician Assistant to join a collaborative surgical team.

This position offers significant operating room involvement with consistent first assist in hip and knee arthroplasty procedures. The PA will work directly with the surgeon in both the operating room and clinic as an integral member of the orthopaedic care team.

Both experienced orthopaedic PAs and motivated new graduates with strong surgical interest are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• First assist in hip and knee arthroplasty procedures
• Support operative workflow and perioperative care
• Assist with post-operative orders
• Provide clinic support including preoperative education and patient follow-up
• Review imaging including X-rays and occasional MRI studies with patient callbacks
• Assist in managing in-patient consults with hospital midlecels

Practice Environment

Modern orthopaedic practice with a supportive clinical team including a surgical coordinator, medical assistant, and administrative staff. The office includes on-site X-ray, DME, physical therapy, occupational therapy, CT, MRI, and laboratory services.

Schedule

• 4–5 days per week
• 8–10 hour shifts
• Limited weekday call and occasional weekend coverage

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• 401(k) with employer match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• CME and licensing reimbursement

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Licensed Physician Assistant
• PA‑C preferred
• BLS and ACLS certification
• Massachusetts and Federal DEA registration