Physician's Associate (50497)

Physician AssistantFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Position Type: Full Time Job Description
  • Job Title: Physician Associate/Nurse Practitioner
  • Department: Provider Reports to: Lead Physician Associate
  • FLSA Status: Exempt PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT – TOTAL JOINT ORTHOPEDICS Leading orthopedic practice on the New Hampshire Seacoast We are seeking a Physician Assistant (PA-C) to work closely with a high-volume total joint surgeon, providing comprehensive care in both the orthopedic clinic and operating room

The ideal candidate will enjoy a combination of clinical evaluation, preoperative and postoperative patient management, and surgical first-assisting. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with an experienced total joint surgeon as part of a collaborative orthopedic team.

Salary Commensurate with Experience

Qualifications

PA-C certification required Active New Hampshire PA licensure or eligibility for licensure Orthopedic experience preferred; total joint/orthopedic surgical experience strongly preferred Strong clinical, procedural, communication, and organizational skills Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with the supervising surgeon Qualifications

Education & Qualifications

Required: Graduated from and accredited program for the education and training of P.A.’s via the AMA’s Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation, or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, or by its successor. Required: Active Physician Associate license by the state of NH Board of Medicine; certification from the National Council of Accreditation of Physician Assistants; Proof of current and continuous professional liability insurance in the amount designated by ASMO/AASC.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Associate will provide comprehensive care in both an orthopedic clinic and operating room setting. They will work closely with a high-volume total joint surgeon to manage preoperative and postoperative patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a PA-C certification and an active New Hampshire Physician Associate license. Previous orthopedic or total joint surgical experience is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Preoperative patient managementOrthopedic careCommunication skillsProcedural skills

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 74% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

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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