Per Diem Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Walk-In Clinic - Somersworth, NH

About Us

Wentworth Health Partners (WHP), an affiliate of Wentworth-Douglass Hospital and member of Mass General Brigham Medical Group, is a multi-specialty group practice providing the highest quality patient care and services that range from wellness and illness prevention to testing, treatment and care of complex medical conditions. Our network offers primary care, specialty care, and other services at locations throughout the New Hampshire and Southern Maine Seacoast Region.

At WHP, we value people who contribute to patient-centered care that enhances community health; we recognize and reward those who share our values and transform our patients' lives. We invite you to explore opportunities, cultivate community wellness, and experience professional growth - join our team today!

Seacoast Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

We now offer walk-in orthopedic care at our practice located at 7 Marshbrook Drive, Somersworth, NH 03878. Staffed by Orthopedic Physician Assistants and board-certified surgeons from Wentworth Health Partners Seacoast Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, this service is available to patients of all ages (no appointment necessary) with hours of operation Monday-Friday from 8:00am-8:00pm and Saturdays from 8 am-1pm.

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

Are you ready to bring your talent to this team and join us in moving health care forward?

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support our Orthopedic Walk-In Clinic. This Per Diem APP will cover vacations, sick time, and leaves of absence.

Our APPs work under the clinical supervision of the Medical Director as well as the operational direction of the Practice Manager. The APP is responsible for:

• Performing & documenting appropriate and comprehensive orthopedic history and physical exam
• Performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including, but not limited to:

o splint, brace or cast application/removal

o wound care/debridement

o suturing/suture removal

o injection of steroid and anesthetic agents

o joint aspiration

• Educating, instructing and counseling patients and families
• Ordering and interpreting x-rays, MRIs and other diagnostic tests as needed
• Determining/coordinating the treatment plan and follow-up schedule
• Following up with patients regarding results and ongoing treatment
• Consulting with appropriate 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
• Providing first-level response to acute patient complications and emergencies and initiating appropriate measures
• Ensuring completion of daily opening and closing procedures
• Managing In-Basket Messages and Phone Calls

Qualifications

When hiring, we look for candidates who possess not only the relevant skills and competencies, but also positive attitudes, emotional intelligence, and genuine passion for this work.

Education:

• Master's degree in nursing or physician assistant studies required

Experience:

• Prior Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine and/or Urgent Care experience preferred

Certification:

• Certified New Hampshire Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensure required upon hire

Mass General Brigham 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.