Position Summary/ Department Summary:
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Orthopedics
Brief Overview
Please note this role will possibly include coverage of several subspecialities of orthopedics including urgent care and trauma.
Key Responsibilities:-
Comprehensive care of subspecialty team patients as well as orthopedic trauma/fracture/urgent care patients.
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Treating new and established patients, interpretation of diagnostic imaging, pre-op and post-op appointments, and coordination of care.
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Managing acute and chronic orthopedic conditions that span infant to young adult age groups.
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Clinic coverage could be across all BCH locations including: Boston, Waltham, Weymouth, Peabody and Needham
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Working four 10-hour shifts per week with built in administrative time
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
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Master’s Degree from a Physician Assistant program or Masters's Degree in Nursing
Experience:-
Previous experience as an PA/NP in pediatrics, orthopedics or other related area is strongly preferred
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A strong desire to work in the pediatric orthopedic setting.
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Ability to work in collaboration with orthopedic surgeons, nurses, Advanced Practice Clinicians (APC) and ambulatory staff is essential.
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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.
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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 or Nurse Practitioner
**This role offers a sign on bonus of $5,000**
