Orthopedic Tech, Sports Medicine
 Wentworth-Douglass Physicians Organization (WDP) | |
 United States, New Hampshire, Somersworth | |
| 7 Marsh Brook Drive (Show on map) | |
 May 13, 2026 | |
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The Mass General Brigham Medical Group is a system-led operating entity formed by Mass General Brigham to deliver high quality, low cost, innovative community-based ambulatory care. This work stems from Mass General Brigham's unified system strategy to bring health care closer to patients while lowering total health care costs. The Medical Group provides a wide range of offerings, including primary care, specialty care, behavioral and mental health, and urgent care, both digitally as well as at physical locations in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. The group also offers outpatient surgery and endoscopy, imaging, cardiac testing, and infusion. We share the commitment to delivering a coordinated and comprehensive experience across all locations, ensuring the appropriate level of care is available to every patient across our care delivery sites.
We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour Orthopedic Technician to join our Orthopedics/Sports Medicine team! Our practice is located at 7 Marsh Brook Drive in Somersworth, NH. We are one of the largest and most trusted providers of orthopedic care in New Hampshire, with practices in Somersworth, Lee and Portsmouth. We have been a leader in sports medicine for more than 40 years and are the official orthopedists and team physician group for the University of New Hampshire. The location for this role will primarily be in Somersworth; however, we may request cross coverage in Lee and Portsmouth when appropriate and as needed during times of staffing shortages/other extenuating circumstances. As true partners to our nurses and providers, our Medical Assistant/Ortho Techs get the opportunity to work autonomously to the top of their education/certification while also functioning as part of the collaborative team. Medical Assistants with an orthopedic background who are interested in learning Orthopedic Tech responsibilities and expanding their skill set are strongly encouraged to explore this opportunity! Are you ready to bring your talent to this team and join us in moving health care forward? Summary Under the supervision, provides specialized support in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of orthopedic conditions. Assists in the application of casts, braces, splints, and other orthopedic devices, and may also assist in surgical procedures. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions -Set up and apply traction in accordance with standard procedures and instructions. -Assist with the application of casts, braces, and prostheses. Requisition, store, and dispense supplies as directed. -Inspect and maintain orthopedic equipment. -Instruct selected patients in cast care, simple exercises, and crutch or cane use. Apply sterile and non-sterile dressings. -Make splints, slings and foot pieces. -May make rounds with doctors of all orthopedic patients and carry out instructions. -Cut and fashion devices from metal, plastic, leather and wood using equipment and hand tools. Education Orthopaedic Technologist Certification [OTC] - National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists, Inc. preferred 0-1 year experience in orthopedics preferred The ideal candidate is a certified Ortho Tech with experience. However, this role offers a unique opportunity for Medical Assistants with experience to grow their careers through handson training, mentorship, and crosstraining across orthopedic services, developing advanced skills in casting, brace fitting, orthopedic equipment support, and broader Orthopedic Technician responsibilities. Our practice operates Monday through Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm, with a fulltime schedule that is thoughtfully staggered to support patient care and team collaboration. This role also offers exciting opportunities for crosscoverage at our onsite Orthopedic WalkIn Clinic, which serves patients Monday through Friday from 8:00am-8:00pm and Saturdays from 8:00am-1:00pm. For team members who enjoy variety and expanding their skill set, this position encourages flexibility to occasionally work early hours, evenings, and weekends on a rotating basis-providing exposure to different clinical settings and a dynamic pace of care. Wentworth-Douglass Hospital 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. | |