Per Diem Physician Assistant
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.8 / 10 · top 25% in orthopedics (pa) | ranked against 58 Orthopedics (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician Assistant median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)41 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Georgia index 96.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician Assistant listings in Georgia | 118 active | 4,547 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 72% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Georgia Physician Assistant listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment118 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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.
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