Physician Assistant - Surgical under the direction of physician, performs first assistant surgical duties, including tissue retraction and suturing. Completes pre-op tasks including physical examinations and recording health history. Being a Physician Assistant - Surgical orders appropriate laboratory and radiographic tests. Participates in daily patient rounds, writes progress notes, conducts patient education, writes prescriptions, and prepares discharge summaries Requires completion of the PANCE exam administered by National Commission of the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Additionally, Physician Assistant - Surgical requires a master's degree of Health Sciences for Physician Assistants or related. Typically reports to a physician. Requires Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C). Requires State license to practice. Physician Assistant - Surgical's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Orthopaedic Surgical Associates (OSA) has an excellent opportunity for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (RNFA) to join its dynamic team in North Chelmsford and Westford, MA. The new provider will support the spine service. This well-regarded practice provides a highly collegial and supportive work environment.
OSA is a premier orthopaedic surgery practice which provides caring and skilled medical care to patients living in the Merrimack Valley, southern New Hampshire, and towns northwest of Boston. The practice was founded in Lowell in 1987 and has grown to include thirteen physicians.
The surgeons at OSA have sub-specialty orthopaedic training by the top educational programs in the nation and all doctors are board-certified. The practice encompasses the entire range of orthopaedic conditions in both pediatric and adult patients. OSA includes the Merrimack Valley Spine Center, a preeminent site for the surgical and non-surgical treatment of spinal disorders.
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Generous compensation commensurate with experience and comprehensive benefit package offered.
For more information about OSA, visit www.orthsurg.com.
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