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Location

Plymouth, MA | United States

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Job description

Job Title: Orthopedic Physician Assistant (PA)

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

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. Furthermore, the PA will spend one day a week in the Plymouth office, attending to patients requiring Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) services.

Essential Job Functions:

• 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.
• One day per week will be spent at the Plymouth office, collaborating with our PMR doctor to see patients in the clinic.
• Other assigned duties as needed by management to meet patient care requirements.

Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current PA state license and certification.
• Previous experience in orthopedics, particularly with spine is preferred.
• 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.

University Orthopedics offers generous employee benefits including:

• Competitive Salary
• Affordable Insurance Options
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• 11 Paid off holidays per year
• 8 hours of Volunteer time off per year
• 401k Retirement Plans with company match
• Profit-Sharing Plan
• Training, Development, and mentorship opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• License Reimbursement
• Continuing Education Allowance
• 100% Company Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits:
  • Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, and Accident
• Employee Assistance Program
• Yearly Performance Reviews & Bonuses
• Opportunities for Internal Growth
• State of the Art Facilities & Surgery Center
• Employee Appreciation Events like Quarterly Employee Get-Togethers, UOI Providence Bruins Game, Summer Barbecue, Employee Retreat, and more.

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