Physician Assistant - North Chelmsford, MA
Listed compensation
$118k-$177k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: OSA Lowell 2301 - North Chelmsford, MA 01863Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: MastersSalary Range: $118,300.00 - $177,400.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: Some travel between company locationsJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareOrthopaedic Surgical Associates (OSA) has an excellent opportunity for a full-time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (RNFA) to join its dynamic and growing team. This role will provide both clinical and surgical support, working closely with fellowship-trained hand and sports medicine surgeons in a collaborative, high volume practice.
The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including five weeks of paid time off and a generous continuing education allowance. OSA is a premier orthopaedic surgery practice dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients across the Merrimack Valley, southern New Hampshire, and communities northwest of Boston. Founded in Lowell in 1987, the practice has grown to include fifteen physicians.
Responsibilities
Performs complete physical exams, obtains complete medical history, and records findings Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Interprets and integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients Performs first assistant surgical duties, including tissue retraction and suturing Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits Administers medications and injections in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines Instructs patients/families regarding medications and treatments Educates patients regarding health and illness prevention, surgical procedures, and expectations in perioperative period Actively supports patient safety program; adheres to applicable patient safety standards including NQF Safe Practices Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation as necessary Conducts post-operative evaluations Performs necessary administrative duties consistent with role including EMR and billing inputs Identifies emergency situations and uses sound judgement in instituting established procedures to respond to emergencies in a calm and efficient manner Call requirement is approximately 1:7 Minimal hospital rounding except on call weekends Athenahealth EMR Work schedule – Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm IND2 Qualifications
Requirements
Board Certified PA or NP (with RNFA) Massachusetts licensure New graduates welcome to apply with an orthopedic rotation Strong interpersonal and customer service skills For more information about OSA, visit orthsurg.com.
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant will perform complete physical exams, order and interpret diagnostic procedures, and collaborate with physicians to manage acute and long-term patient needs. Key duties also include performing first assistant surgical duties, administering medications, instructing patients, and conducting post-operative evaluations.
Requirements
Candidates must be a Board Certified Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with RNFA certification and hold Massachusetts licensure. New graduates are welcome to apply provided they have an orthopedic rotation, alongside strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - North Chelmsford, MA at Spire Orthopedic Partners a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Orthopedic Surgery (PA) — ranked against 317 active Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
Spire Orthopedic Partners ranks #9 of 15 employers hiring Physician Assistant on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
In Massachusetts, the Orthopedic Surgery weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$147k (18 salary observations; 44 listings), vs ~$141k nationally (268 salary observations; 1,003 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 74% have no call, 82% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$148k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $140k 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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