Full Job Description
At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.
At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.
Job Summary
The Opportunity We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour day-shift Physician Assistant to support our Orthopedics team, Monday-Friday. The Physician Assistant will split their time between all three of our clinic locations based on need. Our clinics are located at: – 4 Centennial Drive, Suite 201, Peabody, MA (clinic hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) – 100 Cummings Center, Suite 136P, Beverly, MA 01915 (clinic hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM) – 104 Endicott Street, Danvers, MA 01923 (clinic hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM) At North Shore Physicians Group, our orthopedic, spine and sports medicine specialists are committed to providing each patient with exceptional care. Our services include Back and Spine, Hand and Upper Extremity, Hip and Knee, Foot and Ankle, Orthopedics Walk-In, Shoulder and Sports Medicine. Working as one focused team, our orthopedic, spine, and sports medicine experts develop effective and personalized treatment plans for our patients. We offer our patients world-class care in a supportive and convenient location, close to home and family. We use the most advanced technology available to diagnose and treat orthopedic conditions including advanced MRI, robotic surgery, and orthobiologics to help our patients reach their full potential. Our Physician Assistants are responsible for:
- Providing direct care, counseling, and teaching to orthopedics patients in the outpatient ambulatory setting
- Performing complete histories and physical examinations
- Ordering, interpreting, and evaluating appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests
- Developing appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings
- Ordering medications and writing prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures
- Consistently providing high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries
- Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population
- Acting as first-assist in the operating room
Are you ready to bring your talent to this practice and join us in driving medicine forward?
Qualifications
Qualifications
When hiring, we look for candidates who possess not only the relevant skills and competencies, but also positive attitudes, emotional intelligence, and genuine passion for this work.
Education:
- Master’s degree in physician assistant studies required
Experience:
- Prior Orthopedics experience preferred
Certification:
- Certified Massachusetts Physician Assistant licensure required upon hire
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Additional Job Description
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
4 Centennial Drive
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Medical Group Northern Massachusetts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.