Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner
Listed compensation
$125k-$200k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Physician Assistant (PA-C) / Nurse Practitioner (NP)
About Boston Bone and Joint Institute
Boston Bone and Joint Institute is a rapidly growing, world-renowned orthopedic practice and the preeminent provider of comprehensive musculoskeletal care throughout the Boston metropolitan area. We take great pride in delivering cutting-edge, compassionate, patient-centered care across all our locations.
Our primary mission is to deliver high-quality, leading-edge orthopedic care to our community and beyond. Navigating today's dynamic and complex healthcare environment requires dedicated professionals.
Our team of board-certified, fellowship-trained physicians and advanced practice providers supports patients with genuine compassion throughout their entire care journey.
Honored as "Boston's Top Doctors" by Boston Magazine every year since 2006, our physicians also serve as trusted team clinicians for prestigious organizations, including the Boston Celtics, U.S. Ski Team, U.S. Soccer National Team, New England Free Jacks, Harvard University Athletics, Tufts University Athletics, Merrimack College Athletics, and the Boston Ballet.
The Position
We are seeking a highly skilled, dedicated, and collaborative Advanced Practice Provider (PA-C or NP) to join our expanding clinical team. This full-time position offers an outstanding opportunity to work as part of a clinical team with a fellowship-trained specialist in sports medicine and regenerative orthopedics.
Key Responsibilities
- Surgical First Assisting: Serve as first assistant in shoulder, knee and regenerative orthopedic surgical procedures across partner hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers.
- Clinical Care & Patient Management: Co-treat patients alongside attending surgeons and manage autonomous outpatient clinics at our Dedham, Waltham, and Woburn offices.
- Urgent Care Coverage: Participate in evaluating and managing acute musculoskeletal injuries through the "BBJI Now" urgent care clinic.
- Continuity of Care & Communication: Act as a primary clinical contact for patients by addressing clinical inquiries, managing post-operative care, and providing treatment plan follow-ups via portal messaging and phone communications.
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience: Open to candidates of all experience levels; candidates with prior orthopedic or surgical experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Licensure & Certification: Graduate from a PA/NP accredited program. Active (or eligible) Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- Clinical & Interpersonal Skills: Outstanding communication, diagnostic proficiency, and compassionate bedside manner, with a demonstrated ability to build strong rapport with patients and families.
- Teamwork: Strong commitment to seamless collaboration within a fast-paced, high-performing clinical and surgical environment.
What We Offer
- Direct collaboration with renowned fellowship-trained shoulder and sports medicine specialists in a top-tier orthopedic practice.
- A supportive, team-oriented work culture focused on professional growth and clinical excellence.
- Competitive compensation and robust benefits package.
- Dedicated training in diagnostic ultrasound imaging and ultrasound-guided procedures.
Benefits
- Generous performance-based bonus and incentive structure
- 401(k) with match
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Comprehensive CME allowance and dedicated professional development support
Schedule
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification
- PA-C or NP
Starting Salary: $125,000 – $200,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited PA or NP program and hold or be eligible for a license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. While all experience levels are welcome, prior orthopedic or surgical experience is strongly encouraged.
Certifications
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 54% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 23.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $125k–$200k | Orthopedic Surgery median $140k (middle half $134k–$144k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$154k in purchasing power | Massachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 20% remote · 54% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Massachusetts Nurse Practitioner listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $2k) · 5% offer loan repayment385 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Orthopedic Surgery pay trend | +23.6% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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