Physician Assistant - Macon, GA
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Job Description
At Barbour Orthopaedics & Spine, we’re dedicated to providing exceptional orthopedic care through advanced medical techniques, cutting-edge technology, and a patient-centered approach. As a trusted name in orthopaedic medicine, we pride ourselves on our collaborative environment, commitment to excellence, and a shared mission to help patients live healthier, more active lives.
We are currently seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join our growing team in Macon, GA. If you’re looking to be part of a dynamic medical practice that values expertise, integrity, and a genuine dedication to patient care, we’d love to hear from you.
As the Physician Assistant, you will act as an extension of the physician in the practice to provide a high-level of patient care. This position requires No Call / NO Weekends.
In this role you will conduct comprehensive physical examinations, evaluate laboratory results, diagnose procedures to establish a preliminary diagnosis and make recommendations to the attending Physician. You will also ensure that the patient has a complete understanding of the treatment plan being implemented.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive patient evaluations, including histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic testing.
- Formulate treatment plans in collaboration with supervising orthopedic physicians.
- Order, interpret, and review diagnostic studies (X-rays, MRI, CT, labs, etc.).
- Provide pre-operative and post-operative patient care, education, and follow-up.
- Assist surgeons in the operating room, including first assist duties.
- Perform procedures such as joint injections, wound care, casting, splinting, and suturing.
- Manage both inpatient and outpatient orthopedic cases.
- Document patient encounters accurately and in a timely manner within the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Participate in patient education, counseling, and care coordination.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team to optimize patient outcomes.
- Maintain current knowledge of orthopedic best practices, guidelines, and standards.
Why Barbour Orthopaedics & Spine?
Our competitive advantage is our integrated Patient Care Management model, which provides patients and referral partners with a level of support not typically offered by traditional orthopaedic practices.
Through dedicated care coordination, clinical expertise, and comprehensive medical documentation support, we help create a seamless experience that improves patient outcomes and strengthens referral relationships.
Qualifications
Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Program
NCCPA certified
Active Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner License
Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience in orthopaedics, urgent care, sports medicine, or related field.
Our mission is simple, to maintain an unwavering commitment to providing safe and effective treatments with a friendly, supportive attitude. Results and Patient Experience are our Top Priority.
Incentive/Benefits Package
We offer competitive pay, paid holidays, comprehensive benefit package, paid time off, 401K with company match, and free parking.
Not only that, but we also offer the cost to maintain your DEA, add you to our malpractice policy, list you on the malpractice certification, and individual coverage under the group plan.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Orthopedics — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 60% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in orthopedics (pa) | ranked against 45 Orthopedics (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician Assistant median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)36 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Georgia index 96.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician Assistant listings in Georgia | 114 active | 4,641 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 60% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Macon, GA at Barbour Orthopaedics & Sports a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Orthopedics (PA) — ranked against 45 active Orthopedics (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
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