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Physician Assistant

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Woonsocket, RIFull-time$110–130K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$110–130K/yr
Location
Woonsocket, RI
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Rhode Island PA Or NP LicenseNational PA Or NP Certification

Job overview

Landmark Medical Center is seeking an orthopedic Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join its team in Woonsocket. The full-time, hospital-based role combines surgical assistance with outpatient clinical care, supporting patients through preoperative assessments, surgery, postoperative management, and follow-up. The provider collaborates with orthopedic surgeons and other healthcare professionals. Prior orthopedic clinical experience is required; orthopedic surgical-assistance experience is strongly preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Orthopedic Clinical CareSurgical AssistancePostoperative CareOutpatient Follow-UpClinical JudgmentCommunicationMultidisciplinary Teamwork

Qualifications

Rhode Island PA or NP LicenseAccredited PA or NP ProgramNational PA or NP CertificationOrthopedic Clinical ExperienceHospital Privileges and Credentials

Full job description

Bonus Amount

TBD

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Orthopedic Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner

Landmark Medical Center | Woonsocket, Rhode Island Organization: Prime Healthcare Position Type: Full-Time Base Salary Range: $110,000–$130,000 annually

Position Overview

Landmark Medical Center, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a motivated, patient-focusedOrthopedic 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

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_screen\_reader\_10\_20.pdf

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FacilityLandmark Medical Center

LocationUS-RI-Woonsocket

ID2026-287111

CategoryClinical Professional

Position TypeFull Time

ShiftDays

MinUSD $110.00/Yr.

MaxUSD $130,000.00/Yr.

How this job compares

Set against the 7,912 open Physician Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$110–130K/yr
  • Rhode Island median$113–160K/yr24 salary ranges
  • US median$110–167K/yr2,809 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $120K, is 12% below the Rhode Island median midpoint ($137K) — in the lowest quarter of Physician Assistant salary ranges in Rhode Island.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 29 open Physician Assistant jobs in Rhode Island and 7,912 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Rhode Island
Experience
Physician Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (2,130 postings).
Education
2,578 of the 7,912 open Physician Assistant jobs (33%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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