Physician Assistant - Specialty Practices

Valley Health System

$100K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program
  • Current Physician Assistant Licensure in Massachusetts
  • Current NCCPA certification
  • Two years of experience as a Surgical Physician Assistant
  • Strong clinical judgment and excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and diagnose a range of musculoskeletal injuries and orthopedic conditions
  • Manage patient care in both clinic and surgical settings
  • Conduct patient assessments and develop tailored treatment plans
  • Assist in orthopedic surgeries and perform relevant procedures
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests
  • Provide patient education and follow-up care

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work alongside experienced orthopedic surgeons and specialists
  • Chance to join a collaborative, patient-focused team
  • Involvement in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care
  • Exposure to a diverse patient population of athletes and active individuals
Full Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Orthopedic Physician Assistant (PA) to join our growing Sports Medicine team in Amherst, Massachusetts. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine specialists in providing high-quality, patient-centered care to athletes and active individuals of all ages.

The Physician Assistant will evaluate, diagnose, and manage a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries and orthopedic conditions in both clinic and surgical settings. Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, developing treatment plans, assisting in orthopedic surgeries, performing procedures such as joint injections and splinting, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and providing patient education and follow-up care.

The ideal candidate is a licensed Physician Assistant with strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a passion for orthopedic and sports medicine. Prior orthopedic or surgical experience is preferred, but motivated new graduates with relevant clinical rotations are encouraged to apply.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, patient-focused team committed to delivering exceptional orthopedic care.

REQUIREMENTS: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program; current Physician Assistant Licensure in Massachusetts; current NCCPA certification; two years as a Surgical Physician Assistant

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