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Arthritis Knee Pain Centers
Alpharetta, Georgia

Per Diem Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantNo weekendsPer Diem

Compensation

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Job Description

Arthritis Knee Pain Centers is looking to bring a dedicated Physician Assistant onto our team!

As a physician assistant at Arthritis Knee Pain Centers, you will play a critical role in helping patients with joint pain and arthritis find relief through our cutting-edge treatments and therapies. You will be responsible for evaluating patients with joint pain and arthritis to determine the best course of treatment. The target is to ensure each patient experiences a comfortable and efficient visit each and every time.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct diagnostic tests to determine the extent of joint damage.
  • Perform various screenings to develop patient treatment plans including recommending supplements, injections, and other therapies.
  • Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
  • Educate patients about their condition, treatment options, and preventative measures they can take to minimize joint pain and damage.
  • Complete patient documentation requirements
  • Ensure positive patient experience

Skills

  • Knowledge of orthopedic medical procedures
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
  • Social perceptiveness and service oriented
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software

Requirements

Clear and active state license

Benefits

  • 401K with match
  • License renewal reimbursement

Medical Specialty

Orthopedic Medicine

Schedule: As needed

Practice Operation Hours

  • Monday to Friday
  • 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Work Setting

  • In-person
  • Office
  • Private practice

Organizational Description

At Arthritis Knee Pain Centers we are committed to providing exceptional, non-surgical, non-opioid, pain- relieving therapy to patients suffering from chronic osteoarthritis of the knee. Every patient is special. Every patient is family. Our care standard celebrates every patient's unique needs with empathy, care, and transparency.

Company Culture

As a team member with Arthritis Knee Pain Centers, you will receive the support and training you need to be successful in your role. We deliver incredible patient care in which we are known for.

You'll gain a deep understanding of our values, business measures, standards, operations, exposure to leadership, and participation in developmental events.

With 16 medical practices across the US and growing, you will have an opportunity to become a part of the AKPC family, deliver exceptional patient care, and work with a reliable team in a state-of-the-art facility.

Arthritis Knee Pain Centers offers a comprehensive benefits package, competitive pay, paid time off, 401K with a match, educational programs and so much more! We work individually and as a team to achieve our standard of care: Treat every patient as if he/she is a beloved family member. In every patient engagement, we lead with six guiding principles:

  • Dignity
  • Compassion
  • Responsiveness
  • Personalization
  • Privacy
  • Safety

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationDiagnostic TestingTreatment PlanningPatient EducationCollaborative Patient CareMultitaskingPrioritizationCustomer ServiceWritten CommunicationOrganization

Orthopedics — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 72% have no call, 78% 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 score6.8 / 10 · top 25% in orthopedics (pa)ranked against 58 Orthopedics (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysician Assistant median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)41 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingGeorgia index 96.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician Assistant listings in Georgia118 active4,547 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 72% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedGeorgia Physician Assistant listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment118 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (58 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 Per Diem Physician Assistant at Arthritis Knee Pain Centers a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Orthopedics (PA) — ranked against 58 active Orthopedics (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top contract/1099 Physician Assistant Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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7
<$150k
11
$150k-170k
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$210k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
82% this job
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
46%
Relocation assistance
18%
Loan repayment
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.8
Better work-life than 80% of Orthopedics (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 58 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Arthritis Knee Pain Centers

Medical Practices
Spring, TX
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

401K with match
License renewal reimbursement
Paid time off
Educational programs

Living in Alpharetta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$534k
Typical market rent
$2,083/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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