Physician Assistant

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Orthopedic Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner

Landmark Medical Center | Woonsocket, Rhode IslandOrganization: Prime HealthcarePosition Type: Full-TimeBase Salary Range: $110,000–$130,000 annually

Position Overview

Landmark Medical Center, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a motivated, patient-focused Orthopedic Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join its orthopedic team in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.

This full-time opportunity is ideal for a mid-level provider with orthopedic experience who enjoys a combination of surgical assistance and outpatient clinical care. The provider will work collaboratively with orthopedic surgeons to support patients throughout the continuum of care, including preoperative assessments, intraoperative assistance, postoperative management, and office-based follow-up appointments.

The ideal candidate will have strong clinical assessment skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate orthopedic care.

Compensation and Employment

• Base annual salary: $110,000–$130,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Full-time, hospital-based position.

• Opportunity to work directly with an orthopedic surgical team in both operative and outpatient settings.

• Professional collaboration within Landmark Medical Center and the Prime Healthcare network.

• Benefits and additional compensation, if applicable, are subject to the employer’s current policies and employment terms.

About Landmark Medical Center

Landmark Medical Center is located in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, and is part of Prime Healthcare, a healthcare organization focused on delivering quality, accessible medical care to the communities it serves.

How to Apply

Qualified Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners with orthopedic experience are encouraged to apply. Candidates should be prepared to discuss their clinical background, surgical-assistance experience, and interest in providing comprehensive orthopedic care.

Responsibilities

• Surgical Assistance: Assist orthopedic surgeons in the operating room with surgical procedures, including appropriate intraoperative support within the provider’s training, credentials, and scope of practice.

• Preoperative Evaluations: Conduct patient assessments, review medical histories, coordinate diagnostic testing, and assist with surgical preparation.

• Postoperative Management: Evaluate patients following surgery, monitor recovery, assess wounds, review imaging, and assist with postoperative treatment planning.

• Outpatient Follow-Up: Conduct orthopedic office visits, assess patient progress, manage follow-up care, and reinforce treatment and rehabilitation plans.

• Clinical Assessments: Evaluate patients with orthopedic conditions, musculoskeletal injuries, fractures, joint disorders, and other musculoskeletal complaints.

• Care Coordination: Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, nursing staff, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.

• Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate clinical documentation, complete patient records, and comply with applicable hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Current Rhode Island licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, as applicable.

• Graduation from an accredited PA or NP program.

• National certification appropriate to the provider’s discipline.

• Prior orthopedic clinical experience required; experience assisting in orthopedic surgery is strongly preferred.

• Experience with surgical patients, postoperative care, and outpatient follow-up is highly desirable.

• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Ability to obtain and maintain hospital privileges and credentials consistent with the position.

Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity

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