Physician Assistant at University Orthopedics

Job Title: Physician Assistant (PA)

Location: Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, MA

Physicians: Dr. Chao & Dr. McDonald

***This position is with University Orthopedics but will be located at the hospital.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: 

The Orthopedic Physician Assistant (PA) will act as the Orthopedic Service PA for Sturdy Hospital, delivering comprehensive care across our orthopedic spine division.  

Essential Job Functions:

• Conduct thorough patient evaluations, including history and physical examinations. 
• Round on patients in the hospital.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as X-rays and MRIs.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Educate patients and their families about treatment options and post-operative care.
• Act as a first assistant in the operating room for spine cases.
• See patients in clinic for pre-operative assessments.
• Participate in the on-call rotation with other PAs to provide weeknight and weekend hospital coverage. 
• Other assigned duties as needed by management to meet patient care requirements.

Requirements: 

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current PA state license and certification.
• Previous experience in orthopedics, particularly with spine is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Must be able to travel to all sites if/when necessary.