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Birmingham, Alabama

Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantFull-Time

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Job Description

Position Summary

Join Baptist Health and make a difference in patient care! Title: Physician Assistant Location: Vestavia Orthopedic 200 Montgomery Hwy Vestavia, AL 35216 Hours: Fulltime DaysWe are seeking a Physician Assistant to provide high-quality medical care under the supervision of physicians and/or surgeons. This role involves supporting all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatment, and consultations.

About Baptist Health Medical Group

Baptist Health Medical Group is a physician-led group established on a foundation of compassionate care and clinical excellence. Guided by this commitment to compassion and excellence, our teams of physicians, advanced practice professionals, nurses, clinicians and office staff work together to meet every patient’s total healthcare needs.

As part of Baptist Health’s extensive network of comprehensive healthcare services, Baptist Health Medical Group is committed to providing the community easy access to integrated care. Our expansive range of practices offer close-to-home locations and convenient appointment options.

Providing expert care in over 18 areas of focus — from primary care to specialty institutes — Baptist Health Medical Group includes more than 600 physicians and advanced practice professionals.

  • Health Offers Great NEW Competitive Pay and Great Benefits Package that Includes:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
  • Life Insurance
  • Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
  • Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Pet Insurance

Car Insurance

Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

All Benefits Start Day One

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform detailed history and physical examinations, document inpatient H&P and discharge summaries.
  • Assist in patient care for radiation treatments and write appropriate orders.
  • Conduct daily rounds independently or with attending physicians.
  • Prescribe and dispense medications as authorized.
  • Assist in surgical procedures, including wound closure and removal of drains, sutures, and staples.
  • Respond to medical emergencies and perform advanced cardiac life support.
  • Educate patients and families on treatment plans.
  • Maintain compliance with Orlando Health policies and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
  • Current AlabamaPA license and BLS certification.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

  • Ability to bend, stoop, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in areas with exposure to blood/body fluids and infectious diseases.
  • Must adapt to shift work and handle multiple priorities under pressure.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

ACLS

Key Skills

Medical DocumentationTreatment PlanningSurgical AssistanceMedication PrescriptionPatient EducationCollaborationRegulatory Compliance

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
81% this job
CME allowance
66%
Sign-on bonus
63%
Relocation assistance
31%
Loan repayment
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 314 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Birmingham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$112k
Typical market rent
$1,322/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Baptist Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Birmingham, Alabama
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
Life Insurance
Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)