Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Walk-In Clinic
Mass General Brigham · Hatfield-MA
What the posting says
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- PayStated
- $135,720–$173,867 a year
- Employment typeStated
- Full time
- Work arrangementStated
- On-site
- ShiftStated
- day
The clinic hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm, so the weekly schedule will consist of 5, 8-hour shifts.
from the posting - EducationStated
- ['postgraduate degree', 'professional certificate']
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Requirements, each with its sentence from the posting
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- Master's Degree in Physician Assistantrequired
Master's Degree Physician Assistant required
from the posting - Physician Assistant State Licenserequired
Physician Assistant [State License] - Generic - HR Only required
from the posting - Complete histories and physical examinationsrequired
Performs complete histories and physical examinations
from the posting - Ordering and interpreting diagnostic testsrequired
Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests
from the posting - Treatment planningrequired
Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings
from the posting - Medical decision-makingrequired
Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up
from the posting - Procedural skillsrequired
Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population
from the posting - Documentationrequired
Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries
from the posting - Radiograph ordering and interpretationrequired
Ordering and interpreting radiographs
from the posting - Therapeutic and diagnostic injectionsrequired
Administering therapeutic and diagnostic injections
from the posting - Fracture and dislocation reductionrequired
Performing fracture and dislocation reductions
from the posting - Splinting and castingrequired
Applying splints and casts
from the posting - Pediatric patient evaluationrequired
Evaluating and treating pediatric patients
from the posting - Licensed Physician Assistant experiencepreferred
Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred
from the posting - Orthopedic experiencepreferred
3+ years of orthopedic experience preferred
from the posting - Acute care or urgent care experiencepreferred
3+ years of acute care/urgent care experience preferred
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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Our Orthopedic Walk-in Clinic is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – we are open to Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants – to support our team onsite Monday through Friday. The clinic hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm, so the weekly schedule will consist of 5, 8-hour shifts. We are open to flexible scheduling options – 24 hours, 32 hours, or 40 hours per week.This is a unique opportunity to work autonomously as the sole APP at our Hatfield Clinic while also functioning as part of the larger Orthopedic team and collaborating with providers and staff across our Amherst location. The clinic provides urgent, same-day access for patients with acute musculoskeletal injuries, offering comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and care coordination, including surgical follow-up when indicated. Onsite radiology services allow for timely assessment and treatment during the patient visit.
The successful candidate will be comfortable independently evaluating and managing both adult and pediatric orthopedic patients, exercising strong clinical judgment, and providing high-quality patient-centered care in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.
Our APPs diagnose and treat a variety of acute orthopedic injuries and conditions, including:
• Sprains and strains
• Sports-related injuries
• Foot, ankle, knee, and hip injuries
• Hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, and shoulder injuries
• Fractures and dislocations
In addition to these injuries, the candidate must be comfortable:
• Evaluating and treating pediatric patients
• Ordering and interpreting radiographs
• Administering therapeutic and diagnostic injections
• Performing fracture and dislocation reductions
• Applying splints and casts
• Determining appropriate follow-up care and referrals for surgical management when indicated
Summary
The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed provider. The PA is responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of patients, medical and/or surgical, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation.
Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes
Essential Functions
-Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural setting.
-Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
-Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
-Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.
-Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
-Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries.
-Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population.
Qualifications
Education
Master's Degree Physician Assistant required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Physician Assistant [State License] - Generic - HR Only required
Experience
Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
- 3+ years of orthopedic experience preferred
- 3+ years of acute care/urgent care experience preferred
Remote Type
Work Location
Pay Range
$135720.00 - $173,867.20/Annual
Grade
7
EEO Statement:
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