Physician Assistant, Orthopedics

Mass General Brigham

14 days ago

United States$122k–173kFull TimeOrthopedic Surgery

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Mass General Brigham as a Physician Assistant, Orthopedics in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural setting.

Performs complete histories and physical examinations.

Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.

Develops appropriate plans of care and follow

Requirements

Education Master's Degree Physician Assistant required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree.

20/Annual Grade 7 At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization.

Benefits & Compensation

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Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Mass General Brigham as a Physician Assistant, Orthopedics.

Key Skills

Orthopedic historyPhysical examinationDiagnostic proceduresTherapeutic proceduresSplint applicationWound careSuturingJoint aspirationPatient educationX-ray interpretationMRI interpretationTreatment planningFirst assistEpicOrthopedic assessmentClinical documentation

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Physician Assistant, Orthopedics position at Mass General Brigham includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery position at Mass General Brigham is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Mass General Brigham lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $123k to $174k annually.

This is approximately 71% below the national median for Orthopedic Surgery professionals, which is around $510k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
Transparent compensation ($123k–$174k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Orthopedic history, Physical examination, Diagnostic procedures, Therapeutic procedures, Splint application, Wound care, Suturing, Joint aspiration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will perform comprehensive orthopedic assessments, diagnostic procedures, and develop personalized treatment plans for patients. They will also serve as a first-assist in the operating room and provide ongoing patient education and follow-up care.

Benefits package: Comprehensive benefits, Career advancement opportunities, Differentials, Premiums, Bonuses, Recognition programs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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