NP-PA-Ortho at Southcoast Health System

At Southcoast Health, we acknowledge that our employees are what helps make us great!

Req # 64348

NP-PA-Ortho

Under the direction of the Physician-in-Chief for Surgery, Orthopedic Physician Supervisor and receiving oversight and supervision from a consulting Orthopedist, perform diversified duties in being responsible for the medical and surgical care of patients assigned under direction of individual attending Physicians under the rules and regulations of Massachusetts governing Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner practices. Provide a variety of inpatient care and services to include inpatient consultation, emergency room consultation, outpatient clinic and surgical first assist (if qualified), under the supervision of individually assigned Physician as part of daily activities. Adheres to all quality of care measure and patient safety standards. Provide functional and technical supervision of assigned department personnel. Knowledge and skill of orthopedic disorders and treatments is required. Skill in operating medical equipment, a variety of software applications and multiple projects is required.

We are a fast-paced, established, patient centered practice that provides quality care to our patients.

Hours: 40 hours (full-time) Monday through Friday varied shifts ranging from 7:00A-4:30P or 10:00A-7:30P
Shift: Day Shift

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

One year of Ortho experience is required.

Knowledge and skill of orthopedic disorders and treatments is required.

Skill in operating medical equipment, a variety of software applications and multiple projects is required.

Knowledge and skill of orthopedic disorders and treatments is required.

Skill in operating medical equipment, a variety of software applications and multiple projects is required.

Surgical First Assistant experience is preferred.

Nurse Practitioner: Master of Science Degree in Nursing is required. Certification from a National accrediting body to practice as a Nurse Practitioner is required. Current Massachusetts R.N. registration is required.

Physician Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is required. Graduate of an A.M.A. approved Physician Assistant program is required. Certification from a National accrediting body to practice as a Physician Assistant is required.

Massachusetts Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant License is required.

Southcoast Health is a community-based health delivery system with multiple access points, offering an integrated continuum of health services throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and East Bay, Rhode Island. For more than 100 years, we have provided quality, patient-focused care in a state-of-the-art environment. By uniting a single purpose and building an integrated system of services and resources, we have become one of the largest and fastest-growing health systems in Massachusetts.

Together We Are More.

• 311 years of hospitals’ collective continuous services
• 920 + square miles of service across southern MA + East bay, RI
• 7400 + employees, doctors, nurses, professionals in IT, Finance, HR, and more
• Top 5% of USA hospitals for 2017 clinical performance by Healthgrades
  
  We are committed to providing our employees in MA and RI with optimal benefits that promote a healthy work/life balance and add value to our employees’ lives.

• Generous Earned Time Off Package**
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance*
• Tuition Assistance**
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance*
• Life & AD&D insurance*
• Flexible Spending Accounts*
• 403B Retirement Plan with match
• HealthQuest Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Career Development Opportunities
  *Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.
  **Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 20 hours.
  
  Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Join us in our strive to be more than medicine!