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PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT, Clinical

Physician AssistantFull-Time
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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

BLSACLSDEA License

Key Skills

Orthopedic health careSurgical first assistPatient assessmentPatient educationEHR systemMedical documentationCPT codingICD-9 codingHIPAA complianceOSHA regulationsCustomer serviceClinical serviceSurgical servicesMedical equipment operation

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

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Physician Assistant roles.

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CME allowance
72%
401k / retirement match
72%
Sign-on bonus
37%
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
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About Arlington Orthopedics Associates

Hospitals and Health Care
Arlington, Texas
51-200 employees