Full Job Description
At Excel Orthopaedic Specialists, we’ve built a reputation for excellence by combining advanced orthopedic care with the personal attention of a private practice. We’re looking for an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner who thrives in both the clinic and the operating room, and who wants to grow with a team that values skill, compassion, and collaboration.
This is not a cookie-cutter role — it’s an opportunity to be an integral partner with our orthopedic surgeons, providing care that makes a real impact in our patients’ lives.
Clinical Duties:
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including history, physical exams, and diagnostic testing interpretation.
- Collaborate with the orthopedic team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Educate patients on their condition, treatment plans, and postoperative care.
- Assist with in-office procedures, including joint injections, casting, and splinting.
- Manage follow-up appointments, monitor patient progress, and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
Surgical Assistance:
- Assist in the operating room under the supervision of orthopedic surgeons.
- Prepare patients for surgery and ensure all surgical equipment is ready and sterile.
- Perform preoperative and postoperative care, including wound care, dressing changes, and monitoring for complications.
- Provide first-assist support during various orthopedic surgeries, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Community:
- May attend community sporting events, talks or events
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Attending Physician or Practice Administrator.
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Current PA license in Massachusetts.
- Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Prior experience in orthopedics or surgical assistance is highly desirable.
- BLS and ACLS certifications are preferred.
Skills:
- Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective patient education and team collaboration.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, balancing office duties with surgical assistance.
- Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) and practice management software.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.
- A collaborative work environment focused on high-quality patient care.
- Supportive team culture in a modern and well-equipped practice.
If you want a role where your clinical voice is heard, your surgical skills are sharpened, and your impact on patients is clear — you’ll feel at home at Excel Orthopaedic Specialists.
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