Physician Assistant, Orthopedics

Mass General Brigham•Hatfield, MA

3d•$135,720 - $173,867•Onsite

About The Position

Cooley Dickinson Medical Group Orthopedics & Sports Medicine provides specialized treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal problems, coordinating personalized services within the practice and with other providers to deliver comprehensive orthopedic care. The practice includes expertise in sports medicine, orthopedic trauma, hand and upper extremities, joint replacement, and spine care. The full-time Physician Assistant will support the West Hatfield clinic and provide back-up coverage in the operating room for General Orthopedics. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with 36 hours per week of direct patient care and four hours of administrative time. The PA will work autonomously within their licensure as part of a collaborative team and see patients independently in clinic for pre-operative and post-operative care and ongoing education. The PA is a licensed provider responsible for assessing and managing medical and/or surgical patient populations. This includes diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, developing appropriate plans of care, and ongoing evaluation.

Requirements

Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies.
Physician Assistant state license.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural settings.
Perform complete histories and physical examinations.
Order, interpret, and evaluate appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
Develop plans of care 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.
Provide high-quality, timely documentation, including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes, and discharge summaries.
Perform bedside procedures appropriate to the patient population.
See patients independently in clinic for pre-operative and post-operative care and ongoing education.
Provide back-up operating room coverage for General Orthopedics.