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Orthopedic Physician Assistant - Nantucket
 Nantucket Cottage Hospital (NCH) | |
$122,803.20 - $173,867.20
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 United States, Massachusetts, Nantucket | |
| 57 Prospect Street (Show on map) | |
 Jun 12, 2026 | |
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Join the Nantucket Cottage Hospital Orthopedics team and practice in a collaborative, well resourced setting. In this role, you'll run an independent clinic, managing new and follow up patients and first-assist in the OR. Prior orthopedic experience is required, and upper extremity experience is a plus.
Note: This role does not currently include total joints or hip cases. Enjoy competitive compensation with RVU and quality incentives, relocation and housing assistance, and the chance to serve a diverse patient population as part of the Mass General Brigham network. Live and work in a scenic island community known for its excellent schools, vibrant downtown, and easy access to Boston and Cape Cod. The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed provider. The PA is responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of patients, medical and/or surgical, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation. May also perform additional duties, such as precepting a small group of learners. Essential Functions -Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural setting. -Performs complete histories and physical examinations. -Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests. -Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings. -Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures. -Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries. -Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population. Education Physical Requirements
Nantucket Cottage Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. | |