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Merrimack Health
Surgical Physician Assistant
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A Surgical Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in surgical operating rooms and surgery departments, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations.
$116,949 / year median in Kansas
+11% projected growth
Job Description
At Merrimack Health , we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The base salary range is $68.00 to $86.00 hourly, excluding fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Your final base salary will be determined based on your education, experience, licensure, and internal equity considerations. Offers are typically made below the top of the range to support future salary growth. Position Overview Merrimack Health is seeking a skilled Physician Assistant to join our surgical team full-time. This position is full-time (40hrs/ week). This role consists of general surgery and orthopedic surgery in a busy community-based hospital. The Physician Assistant will practice at Merrimack Health Lawrence and Methuen Hospitals. This is an excellent opportunity for a Physician Assistant who values teamwork, community impact and high-quality patient care. Responsibilities First assist during surgical procedures, inclusive of general and orthopedic surgery. Order and interpret diagnostic testing. Perform surgical tasks such as suturing, wound closure hemostasis and retraction. Manage postoperative recovery and complications. Conduct rounds and monitor patient progress. Works closely within a multispecialty health system, collaborating with primary care, orthopedics, cardiology, urology, and other clinical services. Establishes a process for collaborating with the surgeon, particularly for acute patient issues. Participate in discharge planning and follow-up. Document all patient's care in Meditech Expanse, the system-wide electronic medical record. Contribute to quality initiatives, performance improvement, and the system's mission of equity-focused, community-centered care. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program with certification. Current BLS and ACLS certification. Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Massachusetts. Demonstrated commitment to community-based, equitable, culturally competent care. Surgical experience in general surgery and/or orthopedics highly preferred.