Surgical Physician Assistant

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.

Merrimack Health is the newly unified regional health system formed through the 2024 integration of Lawrence General Hospital with the Holy Family Hospitals (Methuen and Haverhill campuses). As of October 1, 2024, these three campuses operate together as one coordinated, mission-driven system: Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital, Merrimack Health Haverhill Hospital and Merrimack Health Methuen Hospital.

Serving 13 cities and towns throughout the Merrimack Valley, the system delivers a full spectrum of high-quality care—from primary care to advanced specialty services in surgery, OB/GYN, cardiology, urology, and more. Merrimack Health is deeply committed to health equity, community engagement, and culturally competent care, with a focus on reducing health disparities across its diverse population.

Position Overview

Merrimack Health System 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. 

Schedule & Location

- Merrimack Health Lawrence and Methuen Hospitals: 40/hrs/ week

Compensation & Benefits

- Competitive compensation package, including base salary and incentive structure.
- Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, retirement, CME allowance, malpractice coverage with tail, and paid time off.
- Opportunities for professional growth within an integrated health system.

About Merrimack Health

• Merrimack Health is the region’s first health care system serving the Merrimack Valley, prioritizing care and services based on the needs of its patients. Serving communities across Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire, Merrimack Health includes hospitals in Lawrence, Haverhill, and Methuen, as well as a network of community-based physician practices. A recognized leader in heart care and stroke treatment, maternal and child health, orthopedics, surgical care, trauma and emergency services, behavioral health, and outpatient programs, Merrimack Health delivers trusted, compassionate care close to home.

Why Join Merrimack Health?

• Play a key leadership role in a new hospital system committed to serving a diverse community. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development. Benefit from the support of a dynamic leadership team focused on medicine excellence. Contribute to a culture that values quality, innovation, and collaboration.

Join Us!

If you are an experienced and compassionate Advanced Practice Provider seeking to advance your career, we encourage you to apply; To apply: please send resume and cover letter to: provider.recruitment@lawrencegeneral.org