Senior Orthopedic Physician Assistant - Patient Care Leader

TuftsMedicine; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

TuftsMedicine is hiring a Physician Assistant for the Orthopedics department. The role supports physicians, conducts initial evaluations, orders appropriate tests, and coordinates treatment plans under supervision.

You will engage in patient education and preventive care, working within a team to deliver high-quality care. Applicants should hold a PA degree, NCCPA certification, and BLS, with licensure expected within 3 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Successful completion of a Physician's Assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Manages a broad spectrum of patients and performs a wide range of clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• In collaboration with the healthcare team, assesses health status by obtaining histories and performing examinations, and orders tests.
• Assesses psychosocial needs, educational needs, learning readiness and barriers during admission.
• Examines patients, documents findings, and consults with the physician as needed.
• Develops an effective plan of care tailored to patient age and needs using established standards.
• Communicates professionally with patients, families and co-workers.
• Sets priorities and refers to MD when necessary; may triage a patient with new symptoms.
• Orders labs and radiological testing as indicated.
• Maintains patient records and statistics; accurate documentation for administration.
• Encourages preventative medicine through patient education.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Physician's Assistant program

NCCPA

BLS certification

Licensure within 3 months (PA)

Job description

TuftsMedicine is hiring a Physician Assistant for the Orthopedics department. The role supports physicians, conducts initial evaluations, orders appropriate tests, and coordinates treatment plans under supervision.

You will engage in patient education and preventive care, working within a team to deliver high-quality care. Applicants should hold a PA degree, NCCPA certification, and BLS, with licensure expected within 3 months.