Physician Assistant Physiatry
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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
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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