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PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT, Clinical
About the Role
Orthopedic surgery PA, first assist, rounding, post-op care. Arlington, TX.
Join Arlington Orthopedics Associates as a Physician Assistant – Orthopedic Surgery – First Assist in Arlington, Texas. First and foremost: We recognize communication as our most vital tool. Every employee should focus on communicating across the system to ensure we are functioning as a team.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Arlington Orthopedics Associates as a Physician Assistant – Orthopedic Surgery – First Assist.
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant will provide orthopedic health care, perform surgical first assist duties, and manage postoperative patient care. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate medical records and facilitating communication between patients, physicians, and hospital staff.
Requirements
Candidates must have graduated from a nationally accredited Physician Assistant program and hold a current Colorado license. Certification through the NCCPA, a DEA license, and BLS or ACLS certification are also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 48% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
Position Insights
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