Physician Assistant (PA) - Orthopedic Inpatient - MGH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

3d•$135,720 - $173,867•Onsite

About The Position

Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking a Physician Assistant for its Orthopedic Surgery Inpatient Service. The PA serves as a Responding Clinician, providing comprehensive care for assigned orthopedic patients throughout their hospital stay in a fast-paced, high-acuity inpatient environment. The role includes admissions, postoperative and non-operative care, management of new medical conditions, emergency response, care coordination, discharge planning, patient and family education, and clinical documentation. The PA collaborates with surgeons, consulting services, nurses, case managers, therapists, primary care and referring providers, home care agencies, and rehabilitation facilities to coordinate care and ensure safe, timely transitions. The position practices under applicable federal and Massachusetts regulations and professional standards. The PA is credentialed through the MGB/MGH Credentialing Center and receives hospital privileges, including first-assist privileges consistent with scope of practice.

Requirements

At least 2 years of Orthopedic PA experience.
Successful completion of an accredited graduate-level physician assistant program and a master's degree.
Current Physician Assistant certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Eligibility for Massachusetts licensure and a current valid license for PA practice.
Current DEA registration and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration.
Complete all required continuing medical education according to national and state regulations for PAs.
Qualification in basic and advanced cardiac life support standards established by the American Heart Association.
Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Flexibility to work in a high-acuity, fast-paced inpatient environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
Commitment to professionalism, teamwork, and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

Admit patients from the Emergency Department, outpatient clinics, and direct admissions.
Complete admission histories, physical examinations, documentation, and orders.
Provide acute postoperative management and symptom control.
Manage non-operative orthopedic patients, including daily assessments, documentation, and billing.
Diagnose and treat new medical conditions that arise during hospitalization.
Order and interpret laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging, and procedures.
Prescribe medications and implement treatment plans.
Respond to urgent and emergent patient care needs.
Collaborate with surgeons, consulting services, nursing staff, case managers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
Coordinate multidisciplinary care and facilitate consultations and communication among care team members.
Support efficient patient throughput and high-quality clinical outcomes.
Coordinate discharge planning and transitions of care with consulting services, case management, therapy teams, primary and referring providers, home care and infusion providers, VNAs, and rehabilitation or skilled nursing facilities.
Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment plans, postoperative expectations, and recovery goals.
Reinforce surgeon-directed postoperative care plans and participate in interdisciplinary and family meetings.
Serve as a resource for patients throughout hospitalization.
Document histories and physical examinations, progress notes, clinical encounters, and discharge summaries, maintaining accurate and timely medical records.