Physician Assistant

Prime Healthcare•Woonsocket, RI

1d•$110,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Landmark Medical Center, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a motivated, patient-focused Orthopedic Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join its orthopedic team in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. This full-time, hospital-based position combines surgical assistance and outpatient clinical care. The provider will collaborate with orthopedic surgeons to support patients through preoperative assessment, intraoperative assistance, postoperative management, and office-based follow-up. The role is suited to a mid-level provider with orthopedic experience, strong clinical assessment and communication skills, and a commitment to compassionate, high-quality orthopedic care. The base annual salary is $110,000–$130,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. A sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply, with details discussed during the interview process. Benefits and any additional compensation are subject to the employer’s current policies and employment terms. The role offers collaboration with Landmark Medical Center and the Prime Healthcare network.

Requirements

Current Rhode Island licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, as applicable.
Graduation from an accredited PA or NP program.
National certification appropriate to the provider’s discipline.
Prior orthopedic clinical experience.
Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to obtain and maintain hospital privileges and credentials consistent with the position.

Nice To Haves

Experience assisting in orthopedic surgery is strongly preferred.
Experience with surgical patients, postoperative care, and outpatient follow-up is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Assist orthopedic surgeons in the operating room with procedures, providing intraoperative support within training, credentials, and scope of practice.
Conduct preoperative patient assessments, review medical histories, coordinate diagnostic testing, and assist with surgical preparation.
Evaluate patients after surgery, monitor recovery, assess wounds, review imaging, and assist with postoperative treatment planning.
Conduct orthopedic office visits, assess patient progress, manage follow-up care, and reinforce treatment and rehabilitation plans.
Evaluate patients with orthopedic conditions, musculoskeletal injuries, fractures, joint disorders, and other musculoskeletal complaints.
Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, nursing staff, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records, and comply with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.