Orthopedic Physician Assistant - Nantucket
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Mass General Brigham as a Orthopedic Physician Assistant - Nantucket 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
- HR Only required Experience 2 years of experience as a PA required required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
- Ability to maintain quality control standards.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Benefits & Compensation
- 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
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Mass General Brigham as a Orthopedic Physician Assistant - Nantucket.
Key Skills
Position Insights
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.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient Assessment, Surgical First-Assist, Medical History Taking, Physical Examinations, Diagnostic Interpretation, Care Planning, Prescription Writing, Clinical Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant manages an independent clinic for new and follow-up orthopedic patients and serves as a first-assist in the operating room. Responsibilities include performing physical exams, ordering diagnostic tests, and developing comprehensive plans of care.
Benefits package: RVU Incentives, Quality Incentives, Relocation Assistance, Housing Assistance, Career Advancement Opportunities, Differentials, Premiums, Bonuses. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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