Physician Assistant
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Job Description
About the Role
Join OrthoVirginia as a Physician Assistant – Orthopedics, Team Environment in United States. At OrthoVirginia, you’re part of a team dedicated to delivering expert orthopedic and therapy care across the state. As Virginia’s largest provider of musculoskeletal care, we offer full-time and part-time opportunities in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct physical exams, compile medical histories, and implement treatment plans for both new and established patients.
- Order and interpret diagnostic studies to ensure accurate and timely care.
- Educate patients and their families on treatment plans, medications, and the road to recovery.
- Provide preoperative and postoperative care in coordination with supervising physicians.
Requirements
- class orthopedic care while prioritizing the well
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Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Malpractice insurance covered.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join OrthoVirginia as a Physician Assistant – Orthopedics, Team Environment.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant at Ortho Virginia a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Orthopedic Surgery physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Orthopedic Surgery position at Ortho Virginia is open to physician assistant candidates.
Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.
Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Virginia.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Physical Exams, Medical Histories, Treatment Plans, Diagnostic Studies, Patient Education, Preoperative Care, Postoperative Care, Surgical Procedures. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: Key responsibilities include conducting physical exams, compiling medical histories, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, and educating patients on treatment plans. The role also requires providing preoperative and postoperative care, participating in surgical procedures, and maintaining ac...
Benefits package: Competitive salary, Medical/dental/vision coverage, Paid time off, 401(k) incentive plan, Short-term/long-term disability insurance, Life insurance, Paid malpractice insurance, Company wellness program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Orthopedic Surgery physician assistant jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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