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Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Injury Clinic - Amherst

Cooley Dickinson Medical Group
United States, Massachusetts, Amherst
170 University Drive (Show on map)
Jun 27, 2025
We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support our Injury Clinic onsite Monday through Friday. The clinic hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm, so the weekly schedule will consist of 5, 8-hour shifts. We are also open to this Physician Assistant working 3, 8-hour shifts from 7:30am-8:00pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. We are very flexible with the schedule to accommodate this employee's schedule! This is a unique opportunity to work autonomously as the sole Advanced Practitioner at our Amherst Injury Clinic while also functioning as part of the larger Orthopedic team and collaborating with our Hatfield Injury Clinic. This clinic provides urgent, same-day visits for patients, provides appropriate evaluation and treatment, and establishes needed follow up or surgical care during the visit. We also offer radiology services on-site. Our APPs help diagnose and treat a variety of acute injuries, including: * Sprains and strains * Sports injuries * Foot, ankle, knee and hip injuries * Hand, forearm, elbow and shoulder injuries * Fractures and dislocations In addition to these injuries, the candidate must also be comfortable with treating pediatric patients, administering therapeutic and diagnostic injections, interpreting radiographs, reducing fractures, and applying splints/casts. Are you ready to bring your exceptional skills to this innovative practice and join us in driving medicine forward? Education Master's Degree Physician Assistant required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Physician Assistant [State License] - Generic - HR Only required Experience Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings. - Ability to maintain quality control standards. - Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. - Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures. - Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public. Preferred: 3+ years of orthopedic experience 3+ years of acute care/urgent care experience Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts, Inc. 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.