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Ortho Carolina
Charlotte, North Carolina

Physician Assistant Physiatry

Physician Assistant 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

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Job Description

At OrthoCarolina, our team is our greatest asset and the foundation of our success; we share a common passion for making lives better. We are a diverse group of individuals, accountable to each other through the backbone of our beliefs: trust, honesty and mutual respect; ensuring our voice is heard.

Our positive environment supports individual growth and a sense of belonging. Our employees work together to uphold the standards of excellence and promote an environment of teamwork throughout the organization.

We are currently searching for a Physician Assistant to work with one of our Providers at the OrthoCarolina Spine office location in Charlotte. This is a 100% clinic based role working with a OC Physiatrist.

Responsibilities Include

Examination of patients, performing comprehensive physical examination, and compiling patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.

Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results in collaboration with orthopedic surgeons/staff. Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.

Assesses, applies and/or removes a variety of orthopedic casts, splints, and immobilization devices. Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, applies appropriate codes and charges for service, and assists in provision of continuity of care.

Dictates patient records including discharge summaries, history and physical evaluations, operative procedure notes, consultations and office visit notes. Documents patient information and care provided in patient record. Uses computer to access/enter needed data.

Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens. Provides continuity of care by consulting with physicians and other staff as necessary for the delivery of quality patient care. Participates in research studies as conducted and agreed upon by the physician.

Maintains all requirements and documentation for state licensure, DEA licensure, NCCPA certification, and hospital staff privileges. Education required: Graduate of AMA accredited physician assistant program.

Experience required: Prior experience in the field of orthopedics Prior experience as a physician assistant Current in the following: North Carolina PA license, Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Employee Type Regular

Qualifications

Skills Acute Care, Inpatient Medicine, Medical Care, Medical Procedures, Medical Records Management, Patient Care, Patient Information, Surgical Assisting Education Certifications Language Work Experience With expert physicians and care providers in locations throughout our region, OrthoCarolina is one of the nation’s leading orthopedic practices and your destination for comprehensive orthopedic care.

We bring expertise in the areas of foot and ankle, hand, hip and knee, shoulder and elbow, spine, sports medicine and pediatrics to offer a continuum of care unmatched in our region — and throughout the country. OrthoCarolina. You. Improved.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will examine patients, perform comprehensive physical examinations, and compile medical data. They will also administer diagnostic tests, perform therapeutic procedures, and develop patient management plans.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an AMA accredited physician assistant program and have prior experience in orthopedics. A current North Carolina PA license and NCCPA certification are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 80% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant Physiatry at Ortho Carolina a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physician Assistant roles — ranked against 4,545 active Physician Assistant roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
83%
CME allowance
52%
Sign-on bonus
48%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 8.7this job 8.0
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 43 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Charlotte

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$355k
Typical market rent
$1,744/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Ortho Carolina

Medical Practices
Charlotte, NC
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Team-Based Environment