Jobs in East Walpole, MA

Physician Assistant

Reports to: Director of Nursing, Administrator and Medical Director Department: Status: Non-Exempt

Job descriptions may be revised in writing to add or delete duties at any time at the discretion of management.

Job Description:

As an Orthopedic Physician Assistant, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care. This position involves working closely with our orthopedic surgeons in clinical consultations, pre- and post-operative care, and assisting in surgical procedures while ensuring optimal patient outcomes. The PA will also be responsible for patient education, treatment planning, and maintaining patient documentation. This is a 40-hour position, flexible shifts required.

Interpersonal Relationships: As a representative of NEBSC, all comments attitudes, actions & behaviors have a direct effect on the Facility?s image and perceptions of quality service. Interaction with patients, families, physicians, referral sources, affiliating schools, visitors, volunteers, co-workers, supervisors, vendors, etc. must be in a manner that is friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful, cooperative, and professional. This behavior should promote an atmosphere of teamwork which is congruent with Facility standards and guidelines to promote positive relations.

Position Requirements:

• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA) PANCE eligible and eligible for PA licensure in the State of Massachusetts.
• Documentation of Massachusetts PA license and initial NCCPA certification are required upon hire.
• Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and federal DEA Controlled Substance Registration are required.
• Master?s degree in physician assistant studies or a related field.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Two years of experience as an orthopedic physician assistant preferred.
• Experience working in the Operating Room with Orthopedic Surgeons.

Essential Position Responsibilities: Job Knowledge

• Provides direct care, counseling and teaching in an ambulatory surgery setting.

• Prevised pre-operative services, including pre-op History and Physicals and review of laboratory and diagnostic procedures.

• Presents and discusses the findings of the initial evaluation with the Anesthesia Director and Surgeon.

• May assist in surgery.

• Anticipates the need of the surgeon in order to expedite the surgical procedure.

• Provides advanced surgical scrub services in primary service.

• Ensures treatment and consultations consistent with NCQA (National Committee for Quality Assurance), AAAHC (Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care), and federal and state regulatory standards.

• Assist with research projects and their implementation as needed

• Ensures professional growth and development through participation in educational programs and workshops and maintaining knowledge of industry standards and practices.

• Maintains patients? confidentiality.

• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings.

• Conforms to surgery center standards of performance and conduct, including those pertaining to patient rights, so that the best possible customer service and patient care may be provided.

• Follows established infection control and safety procedures.

• Performs other duties pertaining to patient care and practice operations as required.

Skill Review

• Considerable knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pathology and procedural techniques.
• Knowledge of different disciplines and disease states.
• Knowledge of medications and their interactions and reactions.
• Counseling skills.
• Considerable interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to formulate plans of care.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients and other medical providers.
• Exceptional attentiveness to detail to identify signs of illness and maintain accurate records.
• Extensive knowledge of diagnostic equipment and surgical procedures.
• Good interpersonal skills to help patients feel at ease.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to make accurate diagnoses based on symptoms and test results.
• Ability to move and reposition patients.
• Familiarity with current standards of care, patient privacy regulations and infection control practices.
• Clinical skills, including the ability to perform a physical exam.

Attendance

• Follows established surgery center policies and procedures regarding attendance and tardiness.

• Provides notification for unscheduled absences or tardiness in accordance with established departmental procedures.

MACHINES/EQUIPMENT USED: Clinical equipment used for patient care, i.e., EKG Monitor, Cautery Unit, Defibrillator,(Camera system, TV monitor, Light Source, Sony Printer, VCR, Light Source), Pain Pump Systems, Microscopes, Tourniquets (Portable), Portable Gas and O2 Tank, Suction, Headlights and Loops, OR beds, , D&E Machines, Ultrasonic Cleaner, Blanket Warmer, and Autoclaves, OEC, RF equipment, computer, copy machine, telephone, public address system, fax machine.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Indoors in climate controlled environment. Patient care environment with potential exposure to unpleasant odors, to blood and body fluids which may carry infection, to infectious disease, and to chemical and electrical hazards. Occasional exposure to outdoor climate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Good visual acuity, accurate color vision. Ability to lift/transfer patients in excess of 100 pounds, which may require pushing, pulling and essentially utilizing a full range of body movement. Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. Ability to reach, grasp, use fine finger movement and feel fine sensation to discern temperature, texture, size and shape. Ability to speak and hear.

DEGREE OF SUPERVISION PROVIDED TO POSITION: Minimal, must be self-directed and able to work independently.

Job Title: Physician Assistant (PA)

Reports To: Physician

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

The PA will be responsible for the evaluation and nonoperative management of patients with musculoskeletal complaints and acute/chronic conditions as well as functioning as a surgical assistant.

Essential Job Functions:

• Maintain an independent schedule and evaluate patients independently as well as under the direction of the supervising physician.
• Perform routine outpatient procedures and surgeries including regional anesthesia, tendon repair, incision and drainage, and wound closure and management.
• Assist physician in examining and diagnosing skeletal and joint problems.
• Order and interpret test results and recommended treatment of patients.
• Administer injections as needed when indicated.
• Provide postoperative patient care.
• Write prescriptions and medical orders.
• Participate in Division research and educational activities.
• Interact and work with orthopedic surgery residents and division fellows.
• Must be able to travel to other UOI offices as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Manager to meet department needs.

Requirements:

• Must be eligible for licensure as a Physician?s Assistant in Massachusetts and/or the State of Rhode Island.
• 2 years? experience as an orthopedic Physician?s Assistant or a new PA graduate with orthopedic experience.
• Interpersonal skills including excellent communication skills to deal effectively with staff, patients, and physicians in a knowledgeable, professional, and courteous manner.
• Professional, pleasant, and enthusiastic demeanor.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient records.

• Must be able to travel to all sites if/when necessary.

• Receive a generous guaranteed salary in your final year of training
• Enhance the experience of your final months of training and eliminate the burden of job searching
• Learn how to operate and thrive in a value-based care model in a system that is driving population health initiatives nationally
• Grow exposure to the Quadruple Aim framework and various understandings of care settings
• Mentorship from experienced physicians within your future practice easing transition from training into practice
• The customized program will be completed at on site and/or virtually with deep exposure to primary and specialty care the practice environment that will require a commitment of only a few hours per month.

• Providers are supported to practice at the peak for their license
• As one of the most dynamic and progressive health care organizations in the country, Optum consistently delivers clinical outcomes that meet or exceed national standards
• We promote a culture of clinical innovation and transformation
• We are a top performer nationally of the Quadruple Aim initiative
• We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community or our local organizations

• M.D. or D.O.
• Must be transitioning into their final year of residency or fellowship or early into their final year.

• Preferred candidate will be a local IM physician resident in Massachusetts.

About the Role

The responsible for practicing medicine with physician supervision including conducting examinations and writing prescriptions. Within physician?physician assistant (PA) relationship, PAs exercise autonomy in medical decision making and provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. May practice in several primary care areas including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics/gynecology as well as surgery and surgical subspecialties. May include responsibility for education, research, and administrative services.

What You?ll Be Doing

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  Conducts physical exams, assesses health status, orders and interprets tests, prescribes medications, and treats illnesses including giving injections and suturing wounds. Consults with physicians as needed and refers to physicians for more complicated medical cases or cases that are not a routine part of a PA?s scope of work.
• Monitors therapies and provides continuity of care.
• Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems. Responds to emergencies including use of CPR.
• Counsels' patient/family on preventive health care.
• Documents patient information and care in medical record and may maintain department statistical database for research purposes.

What We Expect from You

• Bachelor?s degree and successful completion of accredited physician assistant program.
• Four years of health care experience prior to applying to PA program, plus one year of experience as PA, preferably in clinic setting.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have thorough knowledge in computer information systems.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

What We are Offer You

At U.S. Urology Partners, we are guided by four core values. Every associate living the core values makes our company an amazing place to work. Here ?Every Family Matters?

Compassion

Make Someone?s Day

Collaboration

Achieve Possibilities Together

Respect

Treat people with dignity

Accountability

Do the right thing

Beyond competitive compensation, our well-rounded benefits package includes a range of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, HSA / FSA, 401(k) matching, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more.

About US Urology Partners

U.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation?s largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services, including general urology, surgical procedures, advanced cancer treatment, and other ancillary services. Through Central Ohio Urology Group, Associated Medical Professionals of NY, Urology of Indiana, and Florida Urology Center, the U.S. Urology Partners clinical network now consists of more than 50 offices throughout the East Coast and Midwest, including a state-of-the-art, urology-specific ambulatory surgery center that is one of the first in the country to offer robotic surgery. U.S. Urology Partners was formed to support urology practices through an experienced team of healthcare executives and resources, while serving as a platform upon which NMS Capital is building a leading provider of urological services through an acquisition strategy.

U.S. Urology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Position Overview

A Massachusetts academic medical center is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide inpatient neurosurgery coverage. This locum assignment offers 12-hour shifts, three days per week, with no call responsibilities. The ideal candidate has recent neurosurgery or surgical inpatient experience and is comfortable managing neurosurgical patients in collaboration with residents and APP colleagues.

Assignment Highlights

• Competitive Pay: Package ranks in the Top 12?15% of APP inpatient neurosurgery locums nationally
• Coverage Dates: Nov 3, 2025 ? Feb 3, 2026 (3-month contract)
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week
• Setting: Inpatient ? Neurosurgery service
• Procedures: JP drain removals (preferred but not required)
• Patient Load: 5?12 patients per day
• Support Team: Multiple APPs and residents on service; no OR duties and no critical procedures required
• Call: None
• Interview Process: Virtual interview via Zoom
• Agency Note: HPA Healthcare is Joint Commission?certified. Prepaid travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance are included.

Responsibilities

• Manage inpatient neurosurgery patients in an acute care setting.
• Perform patient rounds, admissions, consults, and discharges.
• Conduct JP drain removals and routine bedside procedures (preferred).
• Collaborate with residents, APPs, and attending neurosurgeons to deliver coordinated care.
• Document thoroughly and accurately in EMR (Epic).
• Respond to patient status changes in collaboration with supervising physicians.

Skills & Experience

• Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care) or Physician Assistant
• Active Massachusetts license (required)
• DEA and CSR required
• Prior inpatient neurosurgery or surgical hospitalist experience strongly preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary academic team