Physician Assistant - North Chelmsford, MA
About The Position
Orthopaedic Surgical Associates (OSA) has an excellent opportunity for a full-time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (RNFA) to join its dynamic and growing team. This role will provide both clinical and surgical support, working closely with fellowship-trained hand and sports medicine surgeons in a collaborative, high volume practice. The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including five weeks of paid time off and a generous continuing education allowance. OSA is a premier orthopaedic surgery practice dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients across the Merrimack Valley, southern New Hampshire, and communities northwest of Boston. Founded in Lowell in 1987, the practice has grown to include fifteen physicians.
Requirements
- Board Certified PA or NP (with RNFA)
- Massachusetts licensure
- New graduates welcome to apply with an orthopedic rotation
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Responsibilities
- Performs complete physical exams, obtains complete medical history, and records findings
- Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Interprets and integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan
- Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients
- Performs first assistant surgical duties, including tissue retraction and suturing
- Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits
- Administers medications and injections in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines
- Instructs patients/families regarding medications and treatments
- Educates patients regarding health and illness prevention, surgical procedures, and expectations in perioperative period
- Actively supports patient safety program; adheres to applicable patient safety standards including NQF Safe Practices
- Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation as necessary
- Conducts post-operative evaluations
- Performs necessary administrative duties consistent with role including EMR and billing inputs
- Identifies emergency situations and uses sound judgement in instituting established procedures to respond to emergencies in a calm and efficient manner
- Call requirement is approximately 1:7
- Minimal hospital rounding except on call weekends
- Athenahealth EMR
- Work schedule – Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm
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Benefits
- competitive compensation
- comprehensive benefits package
- five weeks of paid time off
- generous continuing education allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
