Boston Children’s Hospital
Physician Assistant, Orthopedics (40 hrs)
Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Position Summary
Physician Assistant, Orthopedics Brief Overview
Please note this role will possibly include coverage of several subspecialities of orthopedics. Key Responsibilities
Comprehensive care of subspecialty team patients as well as orthopedic trauma/fracture patients. Treating new and established patients, interpretation of diagnostic imaging, pre‑op and post‑op appointments, and coordination of care. Managing acute and chronic orthopedic conditions that span infant to young adult age groups. Clinic coverage could be across all BCH locations including: Boston, Waltham, Weymouth, Peabody and Needham. Working four 10‑hour shifts per week with built in administrative time. Minimum Qualifications
Education: Master’s Degree from a Physician Assistant program. Experience
Previous experience as a PA in pediatrics, orthopedics or other related area is strongly preferred. A strong desire to work in the pediatric orthopedic setting. Ability to work in collaboration with orthopedic surgeons, nurses, Advanced Practice Clinicians (APC) and ambulatory staff is essential. Analytical skills to resolve highly complex problems requiring the application of clinical, scientific or technical principles, theories and concepts and in‑depth, cross‑functional experience‑based knowledge. Communication skills to effectively deal with conflicting views or issues and mediate fair solutions, and well‑developed writing skills. Licensure/ Certifications
A current license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to practice as a Physician Assistant. Sign‑on bonus of $5,000.00 for fulltime (40 hours) NP hires (who have not worked at BCH in the past 2 years.)
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Physician Assistant, Orthopedics Brief Overview
Please note this role will possibly include coverage of several subspecialities of orthopedics. Key Responsibilities
Comprehensive care of subspecialty team patients as well as orthopedic trauma/fracture patients. Treating new and established patients, interpretation of diagnostic imaging, pre‑op and post‑op appointments, and coordination of care. Managing acute and chronic orthopedic conditions that span infant to young adult age groups. Clinic coverage could be across all BCH locations including: Boston, Waltham, Weymouth, Peabody and Needham. Working four 10‑hour shifts per week with built in administrative time. Minimum Qualifications
Education: Master’s Degree from a Physician Assistant program. Experience
Previous experience as a PA in pediatrics, orthopedics or other related area is strongly preferred. A strong desire to work in the pediatric orthopedic setting. Ability to work in collaboration with orthopedic surgeons, nurses, Advanced Practice Clinicians (APC) and ambulatory staff is essential. Analytical skills to resolve highly complex problems requiring the application of clinical, scientific or technical principles, theories and concepts and in‑depth, cross‑functional experience‑based knowledge. Communication skills to effectively deal with conflicting views or issues and mediate fair solutions, and well‑developed writing skills. Licensure/ Certifications
A current license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to practice as a Physician Assistant. Sign‑on bonus of $5,000.00 for fulltime (40 hours) NP hires (who have not worked at BCH in the past 2 years.)
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