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Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Physician Assistant, Or

Physician AssistantIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Physician Assistant - Experienced Merrimack Valley Orthopaedic Associates Chelmsford, Massachusetts Merrimack Valley Orthopaedic Associates, a respected private orthopaedic practice affiliated with Lowell General Hospital and the Tufts Medicine Network, is seeking a Experienced Physician Assistant to join its growing team in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of an established and collaborative orthopaedic practice known for delivering high-quality, patient-centered musculoskeletal care throughout the Merrimack Valley region. The Physician Assistant will work closely with experienced orthopaedic surgeons across a broad spectrum of orthopaedic conditions and procedures in both clinic and hospital-based settings. The practice offers a supportive and collegial environment with the opportunity for professional growth and meaningful clinical autonomy. Position Highlights Established and highly regarded private orthopaedic practice Collaborative team environment with direct physician mentorship Affiliation with Lowell General Hospital and Tufts Medicine Broad exposure to orthopaedic care and procedures Opportunity to work in both outpatient and surgical settings Strong clinical and administrative support staff Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package Desirable suburban New England location with easy access to Boston and Southern New Hampshire Candidate Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program NCCPA certification required Massachusetts licensure or eligibility required Prior orthopaedic experience preferred, though motivated new graduates are encouraged to apply Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centered care About the Community Chelmsford, Massachusetts is a vibrant suburban community located approximately 30 miles northwest of Boston. The area offers excellent schools, welcoming neighborhoods, abundant outdoor recreation, and convenient access to Boston, New Hampshire, and the New England coastline.

About Tufts Medicine Integrated Network The Tufts Medicine Integrated Network is a distinctively different population health enterprise, including 3,500 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. Working as Tufts Medicine employees or in private practice, we deliver exceptional, coordinated care in both community and hospital settings, with a sharp focus on value-based care and health equity. Our purpose is to build healthier communities and create healthy, rewarding experiences for our patients and care teams At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

Pay Range

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. The health system came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will provide high-quality musculoskeletal care in both outpatient clinic and hospital-based surgical settings. They will work collaboratively with orthopaedic surgeons to manage a broad spectrum of orthopaedic conditions and procedures.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physician Assistant program with NCCPA certification and Massachusetts licensure or eligibility. Prior orthopaedic experience is preferred, though motivated new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Surgical AssistanceInterpersonal CommunicationPatient Management

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 66% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Chelmsford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$681k
Typical market rent
$2,711/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.