Orthopaedic Physician Assistant

About the Team

Cheshire Medical Center, a leading member of the world-class Dartmouth Health system, advances the health and wellness of communities throughout the Monadnock Region through outstanding care and exceptional service. As the leading employer in the area, Cheshire is a 169-bed facility employing 1,600 staff, including 300 providers who live and serve within our communities. Our Keene campus delivers an impressive range of clinical services, including extensive programs in primary care, cancer care, cardiology, orthopedics, and public health. Our clinical practice is distinguished by an exceptional staff, a deep commitment to safety and quality, and a culture that values the contribution of every staff member and volunteer.

The Orthopaedics Department at Cheshire Medical Center is a highly trained team comprising Orthopaedic Surgeons, Physician Assistants, Athletic Trainers, and flow staff. Together, we provide flow, history, education, and other services to optimize the clinic and deliver top-notch quality patient care. Being part of the Dartmouth Health family enables us to provide access to hundreds of highly trained specialists and a depth of clinical and technical resources that enhance our capacity to serve our neighbors.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Physician Assistant to join our Orthopaedics Department in Keene, NH. This position offers a fast-paced, collegial setting with exposure to a diverse work environment. The PA will be involved in all aspects of Orthopaedic patient care, working closely with the team to support the musculoskeletal needs of our community.

The majority of time will be spent in the outpatient clinic with a focus on sports medicine-related problems. However, the role also includes substantial time in the operating room assisting on surgery, as well as performing consults, procedures, and rounding in the inpatient unit and Emergency Department. Once taking call, this position offers a flexible work schedule with 32 hours of clinical time and 4 hours of administrative time per week. The weekday and weekend call component is 1:8 at full staff.

Why New Hampshire?

Living and working in New Hampshire offers a unique lifestyle defined by four distinct seasons and an abundance of outdoor activities. The region provides access to major cities and airports, proximity to ski mountains and hiking trails, and a driving distance to the seacoast and ocean. With an abundance of local lakes for boating and swimming, and the added benefit of no state income or sales tax, New Hampshire offers an exceptional quality of life for our team members.

Hiring Process

To learn more about this opportunity, please visit www.dhproviders.org. Interested candidates should submit their CVs and cover letters to Jessie Kaczorowski, Provider Recruiter, at Jessica.M.Kaczorowski@hitchcock.org.

Equal Opportunity

Dartmouth Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.