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University Orthopedics
Easton, Massachusetts

Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$105k-$115k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 7mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Job Title: Physician Assistant

Location: Easton, MA

General Summary of Duties

The PA will provide advanced clinical and perioperative care for athletes and physically active patients. Diagnose and manage acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries in clinic, assist in the operating room, perform procedures, and develop rehabilitation plans.

Essential Job Functions

  • Maintain an independent schedule and evaluate patients independently as well as under the direction of the supervising physician.
  • Assist physician in examining and diagnosing musculoskeletal and sports-related conditions.
  • Assist in surgery and collaborate with the physician and surgical team to provide support during the procedure.
  • Order and interpret test results and recommend treatment of patients.
  • Administer injections as needed when indicated.
  • Provide postoperative patient care.
  • Write prescriptions and medical orders.
  • Maintain detailed and accurate medical records of patients’ assessments, surgical procedures, and post-operative care.
  • Participate in Division research and educational activities.
  • Interact and work with orthopedic surgery residents and division fellows.
  • Additional duties as assigned to meet office needs.

Requirements

  • Must have an active RI MA license or be eligible for a license as a PA in MA.
  • 2 years+ experience as an orthopedic PA or a new PA graduate with orthopedic experience.
  • Interpersonal skills including excellent communication skills to deal effectively with staff, patients, and physicians in a knowledgeable, professional, and courteous manner.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient records.
  • Must be able to travel to all sites if/when necessary.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will deliver advanced clinical and perioperative care to physically active patients, involving the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries in a clinic setting. Essential duties include independently evaluating patients, assisting in surgery, ordering and interpreting tests, administering injections, and providing comprehensive postoperative care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical CareOperating Room AssistanceProcedure PerformanceRehabilitation PlanningPatient EvaluationTest InterpretationPrescription WritingMedical Record KeepingResearch Participation

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 47 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 77% have no call, 87% require no weekends.

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$110k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $104k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution32 jobs · 20 employers

11
<$135k
3
$135k-155k
8
$155k-175k
8
$175k-195k
2
$195k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 20 employers

CME allowance
79%
401k / retirement match
64%
Sign-on bonus
61%
Relocation assistance
11%
Loan repayment
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 318 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Easton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$675k≈ 6.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,093/mo≈ 35% of gross pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.8
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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