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Ortho Virginia
Centreville, Alabama

Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantIncludes weekendsNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$62.15-$93.22/hr

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

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.

With more than 159 physicians in over 35 locations—including Lynchburg, Northern Virginia, Richmond, Southwest Virginia, and Hampton Roads—OrthoVirginia is a leader in orthopedic surgery, non-surgical care, and physical, hand, and occupational therapy. Our nationally recognized specialists treat a full range of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, helping patients of all ages move, heal, and thrive.

Join us and become part of a trusted network committed to excellence in orthopedic care.

Ortho On-Call is a growing Urgent Care and we are currently hiring a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. This position will join our exceptional team of physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and sports medicine physicians and will ensure our teams continue to deliver quality care in a patient-focused setting.

Ortho On-Call's walk-in urgent care clinics are designed specifically to treat acute orthopedic-related injuries and conditions and are supported by the board-certified physicians and full-service therapies of OrthoVirginia. The successful candidate will be a qualified and compassionate provider with a licensure to see all age ranges.

Along with a collaborative, team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a friendly, caring environment where patients are treated with respect, our outstanding employment package includes:

  • Competitive salary
  • 100% outpatient setting
  • Professional, collegial environment
  • Generous 401(k) incentive plan
  • Paid malpractice

Primary Functions & Accountabilities

Examine, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages for immediate health care needs, as well as provide employer services.

Urgent care, emergency room responsibilities. As we are open 361 days a year, weekend and evening shifts will be required.

  • Ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic tests
  • Fracture/Dislocation reductions/management, laceration repair, joint injections
  • Instructs patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment plan and medications
  • Consults with physicians when warranted to assess patient condition and treatment plan
  • Ensures that medical charts and administrative paperwork are completed in a timely manner
  • Performs within guidelines of specific privileges approved by the governing body and delegated by the Medical Director
  • Provides support to medical and office staff
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Ability to assess situations, resolve within scope of ability, or escalate as appropriate
  • Ability to respond effectively to emergencies, actual events, or drills
  • Ability to follow instructions and make decisions with little supervision
  • Ability to maintain professional demeanor in all aspects of role
  • Travels between facilities when indicated
  • Strong customer service skills and excellent communication skills

Candidate Must Have Experience In

  • Sports injuries Sprains & strains Slips, trips, falls
  • Hand & wrist injuries Foot & ankle injuries Knee/shoulder injuries
  • Cuts & lacerations
  • Back & neck injuries
  • Broken bones
  • Sports physicals (NOVA & RIC)
  • Work-related injuries
  • Position Requirements

Board Certified/Eligible

  • Prefer 2+ years of orthopedic experience or practice in Emergency/Urgent Care clinical/hospital setting
  • Active/current state medical license and eligible for a VA Medical License
  • DEA License
  • Physical health to meet the ergonomic standards and demands of the position

Schedule

Required to cover (1) consistent day per week and cover additional days as team members are out on vacation.

Compensation Range for This Position

$62.15 - $93.22

Compensation for this role will be based on several factors, including the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, certifications, geography/market, and internal equity considerations.

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Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will examine, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages for acute orthopedic injuries and conditions in an urgent care setting. Responsibilities include performing fracture reductions, laceration repairs, joint injections, and maintaining accurate medical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must be board certified or eligible with an active Virginia medical license and DEA registration. A minimum of two years of experience in orthopedics, emergency medicine, or urgent care is preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Fracture managementDiagnostic testingPatient assessmentEmergency responseMedical chartingClinical decision makingPhysical examinationTreatment planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant at Ortho Virginia a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Urgent Care (PA) — ranked against 363 active Urgent Care (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Urgent Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 74% have no call, 88% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$162k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $182k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 32 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
39%
Loan repayment
9%
Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Urgent Care (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 363 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Centreville

Median resident rent
$731/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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About Ortho Virginia

Medical Practices
Richmond, VA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
100% outpatient setting
Professional, collegial environment
Generous 401(k) incentive plan
Paid malpractice