APP, Orthopedic Walk-In Clinic

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The Medical Group provides a wide range of offerings, including primary care, specialty care, behavioral and mental health, and urgent care, both digitally as well as at physical locations in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. The group also offers outpatient surgery and endoscopy, imaging, cardiac testing, and infusion. We share the commitment to delivering a coordinated and comprehensive experience across all locations, ensuring the appropriate level of care is available to every patient across our care delivery sites.Seacoast Orthopedics and Sports Medicine We now offer walk-in orthopedic care at our practice located at 7 Marshbrook Drive, Somersworth, NH 03878. Staffed by Orthopedic Physician Assistants and board-certified surgeons from Wentworth Health Partners Seacoast Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, this service is available to patients of all ages (no appointment necessary) with hours of operation Monday-Friday from 8:00am-8:00pm and Saturdays/Sundays from 8:00am-1:00pm. We offer personalized treatment plans for a range of conditions including: Arthritis Back and spine pain Cartilage restoration Concussions Foot and ankle pain Fractures and orthopedic trauma Hand, wrist and arm pain Knee and hip pain Shoulder pain Sport injuriesAre you ready to bring your talent to this team and join us in moving health care forward?Job SummaryWe are seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support our Orthopedic Walk-In Clinic. Our APPs work under the clinical supervision of the Medical Director as well as the operational direction of the Practice Manager. This position does not have a fixed schedule; there is flexibility with scheduling as the walk-in is open Monday-Friday from 8:00am-8:00pm and Saturdays/Sundays from 8:00am-1:00pm.The Wentworth-Douglass Orthopedics team provides expert care in various subspecialties including hand and upper extremities, spine, sports medicine, total joint, trauma, and foot and ankle.Our multidisciplinary team is made up of physicians and musculoskeletal providers who collaborate closely using an integrated care model to design personalized treatment plans for each patient. From athletic injuries to degenerative conditions, our goal is to restore and maintain comfort and function for all patients. We work closely with physiatrists, interventional pain specialists, and our physical and occupational therapists to provide comprehensive assessments, so you can regain mobility and independence.Are you ready to bring your talent to this team and join us in moving health care forward?The OpportunityWe are seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to support our Orthopedics team Monday through Friday, with rotating weekends and holidays as needed. Our APPs work under the clinical supervision of the Medical Director as well as the operational direction of the Practice Manager.The APP Is Responsible For Performing & documenting appropriate and comprehensive orthopedic history and physical exam Performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including, but not limited to: o splint, brace or cast application/removal o wound care/debridementsuturing/suture removalinjection of steroid and anesthetic agents o joint aspiration Educating, instructing and counseling patients and families Ordering and interpreting x-rays, MRIs and other diagnostic tests as needed Determining/coordinating the treatment plan and follow-up schedule Following up with patients regarding results and ongoing treatment Consulting with appropriate resources as needed and referring to appropriate specialties Documenting patients’ treatment, response and progress notes and entering orders in EPIC in accordance with Medical Staff policies Reviewing patient cases with on-call physician as needed Managing in-basket messages and phone calls Acting as first assist in the operating room May provide coverage for our Orthopedic Walk-InQualificationsQualifications When hiring, we look for candidates who possess not only the relevant skills and competencies, but also positive attitudes, emotional intelligence, and genuine passion for this work.Education Master’s degree in physician assistant studies requiredExperience Prior Orthopedics and surgical first-assist experience strongly preferredCertification Certified New Hampshire Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensure required upon hireAdditional Job Details (if Applicable)Remote TypeOnsiteWork Location7 Marsh Brook DriveScheduled Weekly Hours40Employee TypeRegularWork ShiftDay (United States of America)Pay Range$120,390.40 - $170,456.00/AnnualGrade7At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.EEO StatementWentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.Mass General Brigham Competency FrameworkAt Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.