Physician Assistant - Macon, GA

Physician AssistantNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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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

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningSurgical assistanceClinical documentation

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).

What does the Physician Assistant market look like in Georgia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in orthopedics (pa)ranked against 45 Orthopedics (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysician Assistant median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)36 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingGeorgia index 96.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician Assistant listings in Georgia114 active4,641 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 60% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (45 Orthopedics (PA) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Physician Assistant Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

38 jobs · 28 employers
7
<$140k
8
$140k-160k
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$160k-180k
10
$180k-200k
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$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 28 employers
401k / retirement match
80% this job
CME allowance
69%
Sign-on bonus
57%
Relocation assistance
17%
Loan repayment
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physician Assistant- Dr. Fealy

Hospital for Special Surgery · New York, New York

$195k-$212k
#2

Physician Assistant - Orthopedics - Hudson Valley Medical Group

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital · Yorktown Heights, New York

$161k-$210k
#3

Urgent Care Advanced Practice Clinician (PA-C or ARNP)

$92-$96/hr
#4

Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)

$95/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Orthopedics (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 45 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
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About Barbour Orthopaedics & Sports

Hospitals and Health Care
Atlanta, Georgia
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Paid holidays
Comprehensive benefit package
Paid time off
401K with company match
Free parking
DEA maintenance
Malpractice policy coverage

Living in Macon

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$162k
Typical market rent
$1,246/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Macon-Bibb County, GA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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