Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Walk-In Clinic

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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance our mission. As a not‑for‑profit organization, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care.

Seacoast Orthopedics and Sports Medicine offers walk‑in orthopedic care at 7 Marshbrook Drive, Somersworth, NH 03878. Staffed by Orthopedic Physician Assistants and board‑certified surgeons, this service is available to patients of all ages with no appointment necessary.

Hours:

Monday‑Friday 8:00 am‑8:00 pm;
Saturdays/Sundays 8:00 am‑1:00 pm.

We offer personalized treatment plans for a range of conditions including:

• Arthritis
• Back and spine pain
• Cartilage restoration
• Concussions
• Foot and ankle pain
• Fractures and orthopedic trauma
• Hand, wrist and arm pain
• Knee and hip pain
• Shoulder pain
• Sport injuries

We are seeking a full‑time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support our Orthopedic Walk‑In Clinic. The APP works under the clinical supervision of the Medical Director and the operational direction of the Practice Manager. Schedule is flexible; the walk‑in is open Monday‑Friday 8:00 am‑8:00 pm and Saturdays/Sundays 8:00 am‑1:00 pm.

• Performing & documenting comprehensive orthopedic history and physical exam.
• Performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (splint, brace or cast application/removal; wound care, debridement; suturing; injection of steroid and anesthetic agents; joint aspiration).
• Educating, instructing, and counseling patients and families.
• Ordering and interpreting x‑rays, MRIs and other diagnostic tests as needed.
• Determining and coordinating treatment plan and follow‑up schedule.
• Following up with patients regarding results and ongoing treatment.
• Consulting with resources as needed and referring to appropriate specialties.
• Documenting patients’ treatment, response, and progress notes and entering orders in EPIC in accordance with Medical Staff policies.
• Reviewing patient cases with on‑call physician as needed.
• Managing in‑basket messages and phone calls.
• Acting as first assist in the operating room.
• Providing coverage for our Orthopedic Walk‑In Clinic as needed.

• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population.
• 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 diagnostic findings.
• Orders medications and writes prescriptions per organizational and regulatory policies.
• Maintains high‑quality, timely documentation, including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes, and discharge summaries.
• Performs bedside procedures appropriate to the patient population.

• Master’s degree in physician assistant studies required.
• Prior orthopedics and surgical first‑assist experience strongly preferred.
• Certified New Hampshire Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensure required upon hire.

40 hours per week. Days.

7 Marsh Brook Drive, Somersworth, NH 03878.

$ – $ per year (annual). Comprehensive benefits, career advancement, and recognition programs also offered.

Wentworth‑Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with a disability. For accommodation inquiries, contact Human Resources at .