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Northeast Orthopaedic Alliance P
Concord, New Hampshire

Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant Above average in Orthopedic Surgery (PA)No nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Weekends
Includes weekends
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Job Description

Physician Assistant, Sports Medicine | COPA

Concord Orthopaedics is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join our growing Sports Medicine team.

As a physician-owned, independent orthopaedic practice, Concord Orthopaedics is committed to providing exceptional, patient-centered musculoskeletal care throughout New Hampshire. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced PA who enjoys a collaborative, fast-paced clinical environment and wants to play an integral role in the care of active patients and athletes.

The Physician Assistant will work closely with our orthopaedic surgeons to evaluate and treat patients with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. This position offers a combination of office-based clinical care and operating room responsibilities, with opportunities to perform procedures, assist with surgeries, develop treatment plans, and guide patients through recovery and rehabilitation.

What You'll Do

  • Evaluate patients, obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, and order diagnostic imaging including X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans.
  • Diagnose and treat a variety of orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions, including fractures, arthritis, ligament injuries, and other injuries.
  • Provide comprehensive pre- and post-operative care, including patient education, wound care, and monitoring recovery.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans in collaboration with the orthopaedic team.
  • Perform in-office procedures including joint injections, suturing, casting, and splinting.
  • Assist orthopaedic surgeons with surgical procedures in the operating room.
  • Prescribe medications and provide appropriate follow-up care.
  • Educate patients on treatment options, rehabilitation, exercise, injury prevention, and other strategies to support recovery.
  • Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation and assist with procedure and surgical scheduling.
  • Participate in department meetings, training, continuing education, and other professional development activities.

Schedule & Clinical Responsibilities

  • Call obligation: 2 times per month
  • Acute Injury Clinic: Saturday coverage approximately 4 times per year
  • Combination of office and operating room responsibilities

What We're Looking For

  • Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
  • Current NCCPA certification.
  • Active Physician Assistant state licensure.
  • BLS/ACLS certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
  • Previous experience in orthopaedics or a related specialty is highly preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy, orthopaedic conditions, and treatment options.
  • Experience with joint injections, casting, suturing, or similar procedures is a plus.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with physicians and the broader healthcare team.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Proficiency with electronic health record systems.

Why Join Concord Orthopaedics?

At Concord Orthopaedics, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced orthopaedic surgeons in an independent practice where collaboration, patient care, and clinical excellence are at the center of what we do. This is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients while being an active part of a growing Sports Medicine team.

We Offer

  • Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan options
  • Paid time off and holiday leave
  • Continuing education and professional development opportunities

If you're an experienced PA-C looking to take the next step in your orthopaedic career and become an integral member of a collaborative Sports Medicine team, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will evaluate and treat patients with musculoskeletal conditions, performing both office-based clinical care and surgical assistance in the operating room. They are responsible for developing individualized treatment plans, performing in-office procedures, and providing comprehensive pre- and post-operative patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program and possess current NCCPA certification and state licensure. Previous experience in orthopaedics or a related specialty is highly preferred, along with proficiency in musculoskeletal anatomy and clinical procedures.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Orthopaedic surgery assistancePatient evaluationDiagnostic imaging interpretationTreatment planningRehabilitation guidanceElectronic health recordsMedication prescription

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 68% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Physician Assistant pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Hampshire is 104.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.5% of New Hampshire clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Orthopedic Surgery (PA)

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends

Living in Concord

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$478k
Typical market rent
$1,887/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Performance-based incentives
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plan options
Paid time off and holiday leave
Continuing education and professional development opportunities