Perm - Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Orthopedic Brattleboro, VT

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital and Southern Vermont Health Services Corporation are seeking a full-time Orthopedic Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join their growing Orthopedics team in beautiful Brattleboro, Vermont, providing comprehensive musculoskeletal and orthopedic care in both clinical and surgical settings alongside experienced orthopedic surgeons. Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation teams, and ancillary departments to ensure continuity of care.

Title: Perm - Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Orthopedic Brattleboro, VT

Description:

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital and Southern Vermont Health Services Corporation are seeking a full-time Orthopedic Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join their growing Orthopedics team in beautiful Brattleboro, Vermont, providing comprehensive musculoskeletal and orthopedic care in both clinical and surgical settings alongside experienced orthopedic surgeons.


Job Description:

• Work collaboratively with orthopedic surgeons in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions
• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations and assessments
• Develop and implement treatment plans under physician supervision
• Order, review, and interpret diagnostic and imaging studies
• Assist orthopedic surgeons during surgical procedures
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative patient management and follow-up care
• Educate patients and families regarding orthopedic conditions, treatment plans, recovery expectations, and rehabilitation
• Perform orthopedic-related procedures including joint injections and other office-based procedures
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation in the medical record
• Participate in rotational call coverage as assigned
• Adhere to hospital policies, universal precautions, OSHA standards, and patient safety protocols
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation teams, and ancillary departments to ensure continuity of care
• Support quality improvement initiatives and departmental goals
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervising physicians and hospital leadership
• Not accepting visa candidates
• Not open to LOCUM or LOCUM to PERM candidates
• Not accepting new grads with less than 1 year's experience
• Not open to candidates who plan to work this job in conjunction with another position

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary range based on experience, education, training, and internal equity
• Compensation disclosed in accordance with Vermont Act 155
• Final compensation determined during interview and hiring process
• Providers may submit salary expectations with presentation

Benefits and Perks

• Full-time stable employment with a respected Vermont healthcare organization
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced orthopedic surgeons
• Supportive collaborative clinical environment
• Day-shift schedule promoting work-life balance
• Rotational call schedule
• Opportunity to practice in both clinic and surgical settings
• Equal Employment Opportunity workplace
• ADA-compliant employer with reasonable accommodations available
• Located in scenic southern Vermont with access to outdoor recreation, family-friendly communities, and excellent quality of life

Physical Demands

• Frequent sitting throughout the workday
• Occasional standing and walking
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Requires close vision, color vision, and focus adjustment abilities
• Exposure to medical office and clinical environments including airborne particles and chemicals

Work Environment:

• Clinical orthopedic office and hospital setting
• Moderate exposure to moving mechanical parts and medical substances
• Typical noise level ranges from quiet to moderate
• Requires ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, and patients