Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant
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Job Description
- Job Title: Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant
- Job Type: Permanent
- Location: Brattleboro, VT
- Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
- Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
- Coverage Period: ASAP - Ongoing
- Clinical Shift Schedule: Mon–Fri, 8a–5p (hours may vary)
- On-Call Shift Schedule: TBD; Rotational call
- Call Ratio: 1:4
Facility Information
- Collaborative practice with experienced orthopedic surgeons
- Opportunity to practice in both clinic and surgical settings
- Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
- EMR: Cerner
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience, education, training, and internal equity
- Day-shift schedule supporting work-life balance
- ADA-compliant employer with reasonable accommodations available
- Additional benefits discussed directly with employer
Required Procedures
- Orthopedic patient evaluations
- Joint injections and office-based orthopedic procedures
- Surgical first assist responsibilities
- Pre-operative and post-operative management
- Diagnostic imaging review and interpretation
Job Requirements
- BC/BE
- VT license or willing to obtain
- CPR
- DEA
- Most recent NPDB Self-Query Report within 30 days
- 2 years of PA experience (preferred)
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant will provide orthopedic care across inpatient and outpatient settings, including clinic visits and surgical assistance. Responsibilities include performing patient evaluations, joint injections, and managing pre- and post-operative care.
Requirements
Candidates must be BC/BE with a VT license (or willingness to obtain one), CPR, and DEA certifications. Two years of PA experience is preferred, along with a recent NPDB Self-Query Report.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 70% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Vermont is 98.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.3% of Vermont clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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- Includes call
- Includes weekends
Living in Brattleboro
- Typical market rent
- $1,611/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 15 min
- State income tax
- Up to 8.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.