Physician Assistant

University Orthopedics • Attleboro, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Orthopedic Physician Assistant (PA) will act as the Orthopedic Service PA for Sturdy Hospital, delivering comprehensive care across our multispecialty orthopedic divisions, encompassing spine and other orthopedists as needed. This position is with University Orthopedics but will be located at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, MA.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current PA state license and certification.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Must be able to travel to all sites if/when necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in orthopedics, particularly with spine is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient evaluations, including history and physical examinations.
• Round on patients in the hospital.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as X-rays and MRIs.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Educate patients and their families about treatment options and post-operative care.
• Act as a first assistant in the operating room for spine cases.
• See patients in clinic for pre-operative assessments.
• Other assigned duties as needed by management to meet patient care requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees