Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Walk-In Clinic

Mass General Brigham•Somersworth, NH

8d•$135,720 - $173,867•Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham Medical Group New Hampshire and Maine is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support its Orthopedic Walk-In Clinic at 7 Marsh Brook Drive in Somersworth, New Hampshire. The clinic provides walk-in orthopedic care for patients of all ages, with no appointment necessary, and treats conditions including arthritis, back and spine pain, cartilage restoration needs, concussions, foot and ankle pain, fractures and orthopedic trauma, hand, wrist and arm pain, knee and hip pain, shoulder pain, and sports injuries. The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Advanced practice providers work under the clinical supervision of the Medical Director and the operational direction of the Practice Manager. The position does not have a fixed schedule, although there is some scheduling flexibility. The Physician Assistant is a licensed provider responsible for assessing and managing medical and/or surgical patients, providing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, developing appropriate care plans, and conducting ongoing evaluations. The role may also include precepting a small group of learners. This is an onsite, regular employee position scheduled for 40 hours per week on the day shift. The listed annual pay range is $135,720.00 to $173,867.20. The organization notes that total compensation may also include benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums, bonuses, and recognition programs, as applicable.

Requirements

Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies.
Physician Assistant state license.
At least 2 years of experience as a Physician Assistant.
Experience cannot be accepted in lieu of the required degree.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural settings.
Perform complete patient histories and physical examinations.
Order, interpret, and evaluate appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
Develop care plans and follow-up based on diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.
Order medications and write prescriptions in accordance with organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
Maintain high-quality, timely documentation, including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes, and discharge summaries.
Perform bedside procedures appropriate to the patient population.
Assess and manage medical and/or surgical patient populations, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and ongoing evaluation.
Potentially precept a small group of learners.