Surgical First Assistant Training Program Jobs in Boston, MA

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As the Specialty Physician Assistant under general direction of the clinical supervisor, you assume full responsibility in assessing, diagnosing, and treating those patients requiring sub-specialty treatment such as orthopedics. You will work in a collaborative team practice that recognizes the patient as the central focus. You will support the physician in situations requiring physical assessment and complex communications with patients. Serves as a patient educator in areas of specialization.

Position Highlights

• No on-call, no weekends
• Join a dynamic surgical team! This position offers hands-on experience in the Operating Room 1-2 days per week at New England Baptist Hospital or local surgery centers. 
• 4-day work week

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Performs physical assessments on patients with specialized conditions in areas such as orthopedics. Determines urgent versus emergent problems and triages patients to appropriate specialty physicians.  Assesses and treats patients with support from other physician colleagues. May develop and implement a plan of care for these patients, as well as prescribe medications, exercises and/or other treatments
• Performs minor operative procedures including suturing and injections.  Orthopedic clinician should be proficient in cast application 
• Collaborates with the physician in the management of patient care. Such support may include ordering and interpreting laboratory work and other diagnostic studies, assisting the physician in operative procedures, performing pre-operative histories and physical exams, and maintaining continuity of care through the exchange of information with outside health and social agencies
• Serves as a liaison between primary care providers and specialists.  Consults with primary care providers on issues related to patient care
• Teaches and counsels individuals and groups with regard to specific health care needs.  Serves as an educator in areas of specialization
• Participates in the development of health education programs
• First assist needed in operating room on total joint cases

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:   

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant degree program 
• Currently or eligible for board certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) 
• Active and unrestricted APC license in the State of Massachusetts  
• Graduate of a State-approved school of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner program
• Possess a current license to practice as a professional nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and authorization to practice in the expanded role.
• Nurse Practitioners must be 1st assist certificated. (CSFA) Surgical First Assistant Certification
• Current active Mass DPH Controlled Substances Registration or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations   
• Current active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations 
• Maintains BLS certification, professional certification as appropriate  

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in orthopedics

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $113,000 - $173,500. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.