Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner MNA - Orthopedics OR - Atrius Health
Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.
Job Description
About the Role
Join UnitedHealth Group as a Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner MNA - Orthopedics OR - Atrius Health in United States. Explore opportunities at Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We’re an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts.
Key Responsibilities
- Performs physical assessments on patients with specialized conditions in areas such as orthopedics.
- Determines urgent versus emergent problems and triages patients to appropriate specialty physicians.
- Assesses and treats patients with support from other physician colleagues.
- May develop and implement a plan of care for these patients, as well as prescribe medications, exercises and/or other treatments Performs minor operative procedures including suturing and injections.
Requirements
- hire, per state regulations Current active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post
- hire, per state regulations Maintains BLS certification, professional certification as appropriate Preferred Qualifications: 2+ years of experience in orthopedics
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $110,000 - $166,500/year
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- No weekends required.
Apply to join UnitedHealth Group as a Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner MNA - Orthopedics OR - Atrius Health.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner MNA - Orthopedics OR - Atrius Health position at UnitedHealth Group includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Orthopedic Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Orthopedic Surgery position at UnitedHealth Group is open to nurse practitioner candidates.
Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.
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
UnitedHealth Group lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $110k to $167k annually.
This is approximately 73% below the national median for Orthopedic Surgery professionals, which is around $510k.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Massachusetts.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- Transparent compensation ($110k–$167k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Physical Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment, Triage, Suturing, Injections, Cast Application, Operative Procedures. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The Specialty Physician Assistant assumes full responsibility for assessing, diagnosing, and treating orthopedic patients, often supporting the physician in complex situations and performing minor operative procedures like suturing and cast application. Responsibilities also include serving as a pat...
Benefits package: Comprehensive Benefits Package, Incentive Programs, Recognition Programs, Equity Stock Purchase, 401k Contribution. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (1)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2mo ago
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