ORTHOPEDIC NURSE PRACTITIONER OR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT 30 Hours

New England Baptist Surgery Center•Dedham, MA

17d•$64 - $130

About The Position

New England Baptist Surgery Center (NEBSC) is currently hiring for a full-time (30 hours per week) ORTHOPEDIC NURSE PRACTITIONER OR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT About us: New England Baptist Surgery Center is a state-of-the-art surgery center providing comprehensive orthopedic care for a range of ambulatory services, including total joint surgery and pain management procedures. We have 8 operating rooms and 25 pre-and post-operative bays. NEBSC offers great benefits such as: Competitive salary Generous PTO Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-term Term Disability Insurance Company sponsored Life and AD&D insurance. Company Paid Holidays, which are in addition to your PTO Not required to work any company sponsored holidays Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Reports to: Director of Nursing, Administrator and Medical Director Department: Operating Room Status: Non-Exempt Pay Range: $64-$130 / hour Job descriptions may be revised in writing to add or delete duties at any time at the discretion of management. Job Description: The Nurse Practitioner / Orthopedic Physician Assistant (NP/PA) plays a vital role in delivering high-quality perioperative patient care in collaboration with orthopedic surgeons. This position is based primarily in the operating room of a high-volume ambulatory surgery center and provides direct surgical support, including first assisting during operative procedures. Responsibilities are exclusively perioperative and include preoperative preparation, intraoperative support, and postoperative management. There are no clinic or office-based responsibilities associated with this role. The ideal candidate has strong orthopedic experience—particularly in total joint replacement—and thrives in a fast-paced outpatient surgical environment with a strong focus on patient safety, efficiency, and teamwork. Interpersonal Relationships: As a representative of NEBSC, all comments, attitudes, actions, and behaviors directly influence the facility’s image and the perception of quality care. The NP/PA is expected to interact with patients, families, physicians, referral sources, visitors, vendors, and colleagues in a friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful, and professional manner. This role promotes an atmosphere of teamwork consistent with NEBSC standards, policies, and guidelines.

Requirements

Nurse Practitioner: Current Nurse Practitioner license required
Physician Assistant: Current Massachusetts PA license and NCCPA certification required upon hire
Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and federal DEA registration
Master’s degree in Nursing, Physician Assistant Studies, or a related field
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Prior experience working in the operating room with orthopedic surgeons required
Strong technical and procedural skills in the operating room
Ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced surgical environment
Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
High level of professionalism, adaptability, and attention to detail
Strong clinical judgment and ability to formulate plans of care
Commitment to patient safety and high-quality outcomes
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
Proficiency in physical examination and perioperative clinical assessment
Knowledge of current standards of care, patient privacy regulations, and infection control practices
Good visual acuity and accurate color vision
Ability to lift, transfer, push, and pull patients in excess of 100 pounds with assistance as required
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and use full range of body motion for extended periods
Ability to reach, grasp, and perform fine motor movements
Ability to speak clearly and hear adequately to communicate with patients and staff
Minimal supervision. The NP/PA must be self-directed, clinically independent, and able to function autonomously within the scope of practice.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two years of experience as an orthopedic NP/PA preferred
The ideal candidate has strong orthopedic experience—particularly in total joint replacement—and thrives in a fast-paced outpatient surgical environment with a strong focus on patient safety, efficiency, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

Serve as first assist to orthopedic surgeons during operative procedures
Assist with surgical setup, intraoperative workflow, and room turnover to support efficient case flow
Anticipate surgeon needs and respond appropriately during procedures
Manage postoperative care in collaboration with the surgical team, including wound assessment, orders, and discharge planning
Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding perioperative care as appropriate
Document operative and postoperative notes accurately in the electronic medical record
Ensure care delivery is consistent with NCQA, AAAHC, and all applicable federal and state regulatory standards
Follow established infection control, safety, and quality assurance policies
Work closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing staff, and surgical technologists
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and quality improvement initiatives
Perform other duties related to patient care and practice operations as assigned