Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join the Orthopedic Surgery team as an inpatient provider. The role involves managing acute orthopedic surgical patients, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and performing procedures related to post-operative care. The position offers a full-time schedule with four 10-hour shifts per week, primarily Monday through Saturday, and provides comprehensive benefits and support for relocation and loan repayment.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments of orthopedic patients as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Create and execute daily treatment plans for medical-surgical, telemetry, step-down, and ICU patients.
• Coordinate consultations with multiple specialty teams.
• Assess and stabilize unstable patients on inpatient units, evaluating for alternative levels of care.
• Manage post-operative issues including DVT, PE, anemia, infection, cardiac and respiratory problems, substance withdrawal, and delirium.
• Evaluate patient medications, including pain management in the peri-operative period.
• Collaborate with rehab services to facilitate recovery and rehabilitation post-injury or surgery.
• Perform procedures such as wound care, drain removal, sutures, injections, reductions, splinting, and casting (if credentialed).

Compensation

• Value-based compensation model with additional income opportunities.
• Sign-on bonus, relocation support, and loan repayment assistance available.
• W-2 tax status.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Retirement plans including a 401(k).
• Employer matching contributions up to 6%.
• Disability and life insurance coverage.

Shift & Schedule

• Four 10-hour shifts per week, Monday through Saturday.
• Schedule hours and days are variable.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited PA or APRN academic program.
• Current or eligible certification to practice as a PA in New Hampshire.
• BLS certification.
• Experience or interest in inpatient orthopedic surgical care, critical care, or trauma.
• Familiarity with radiological and laboratory studies.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team of APPs, residents, and physicians.
• Strong clinical decision-making skills and ability to evaluate unstable patients.
• Eligible for RN licensure (APRN) and APRN or PA licensure in New Hampshire.
• Eligible for Federal DEA registration.
• Successful completion of an approved PA program.