Physician Assistant (PA) - Department of Orthopaedics, Dartmouth Health Nashua

Overview
Responsibilities
The Orthopaedic Clinic at Dartmouth Health Nashua is actively seeking a highly motivated and experienced Physician Assistant (PA) with specialized training in Orthopaedics. This full-time position primarily involves outpatient clinic work, operating room first-assistance, and inpatient rounds.

In this role, the Physician Associate (PA) will independently assess patients, provide surgical first-assistance, and handle outpatient clinic duties. They will focus particularly on sports medicine, general orthopaedics, and joint procedures. The APP will also play a crucial role in patient triage, initiating treatments as necessary, and coordinating discharge or admission processes. Effective communication with medical specialties and support services will be essential for delivering comprehensive care and ensuring positive patient outcomes.

The position is a fulltime position (Monday through Friday), with full benefits. The position includes minimal on-call duties as well.

Benefits at Dartmouth-Hitchcock:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with years of experience
• Relocation services available, based on mileage
• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dedicated CME days/funds

What New Hampshire has to offer you:

• Four seasons and an outdoor lifestyle
• Access to major cities and airports
• Proximity to ski mountains and hiking trails
• Driving distance to the seacoast/ocean
• Abundance of local lakes for boating and swimming
• No income or sales tax for NH residents

Dartmouth Health Nashua is a multispecialty clinic with a large comprehensive Primary Care team, and other specialty services onsite including Allergy and Immunology, Audiology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Laboratory Services, Neurology, Orthopedics, Otolaryngology, Podiatry, Radiology, Rheumatology, and Surgery. Primary Care and specialties have an excellent working relationship with the Urgent Care team.

The Nashua, NH community is conveniently located just under an hour from Boston and is an ideal location for families who want to enjoy living in a desirable, safe, and affordable neighborhood. Hospital Review recently published an article entitled "The 25 best .... cities for physicians" in which Nashua, NH was ranked 14th in the country. With destinations like Boston, New York, the seacoast, and ski country within driving distance, the opportunities - both career and personal - truly make New Hampshire the ideal place to work and play.

To learn more, please visit:

www.dhproviders.org

CVs and cover letters can be addressed to:

Kenneth J. Weintraub, MD

Search Chair, Department of Orthopaedics

Recruiter information:

Caitlin A. Vecchio Taylor, CPRP

Provider Recruiter - Caitlin.A.Vecchio.Taylor@hitchcock.org

Qualifications

Required Licensure/Certifications

- Physician Assistance experience within Orthopaedics or a surgical subspeciality - Current (or eligible) certification to practice as a Physician's Assistant in the state of New Hampshire. - Academic preparation at the Master's level required. - CPR Certified. - ACLS Certified (Can obtain within the first year of employment).

• Area of Interest: Associate Provider;
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week;
• Shift: Day;
• Job ID: 24897;

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.