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North Florida Surgeons, P.A
Jacksonville, Florida

Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Physician Assistant to join our dynamic healthcare team.

The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in various medical disciplines - Orthopedics experience a plus, prior experience in spine even better, demonstrating proficiency in patient care, clinical assessments, and treatment protocols.

This role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, and a commitment to providing high-quality healthcare services. Competitive salary and bonus.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive physical examinations and patient assessments to determine health status.
  • Administer medications and injections as prescribed, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
  • Perform diagnostic evaluations and interpret results to develop effective treatment plans.
  • Manage acute pain and provide care in critical situations, including triage and emergency response.
  • Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals in hospital settings.
  • Document patient information accurately using EMR systems such as Epic, Cerner, and Athena.
  • Participate in clinical research and trials, contributing to data collection and analysis.
  • Provide education on health coaching, nutrition, and disease prevention to patients.
  • Maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations and NCQA standards in all patient interactions.
  • Engage in outpatient, inpatient and surgical care.

Experience

Candidates should have experience or training in the following areas:

  • Orthopedics and/or spine experience with familiarity in surgical and ambulatory settings.
  • Knowledge of ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10) and CPT coding for accurate medical documentation.
  • Experience with outpatient and hospital services, and office clinical operations.
  • Familiarity with management of chronic conditions of the back and neck.
  • Background in orthopedics and/or spine, neuro, is preferred.
  • Understanding of medical terminology, anatomy knowledge, physiology knowledge, and basic life support techniques. We welcome candidates who are passionate about patient care and eager to contribute their expertise within a collaborative healthcare environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Ability to Commute

  • Jacksonville, FL 32258 (Required)

Ability to Relocate

  • Jacksonville, FL 32258: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Requirements

Candidates should have a strong background in medical disciplines, with a preference for experience in orthopedics, spine, or neurology. Proficiency in ICD/CPT coding and familiarity with surgical and ambulatory settings are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Acute Pain ManagementEMR DocumentationHIPAA ComplianceSpine Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant at North Florida Surgeons, P.A a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Orthopedic Surgery (PA) — ranked against 317 active Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 62% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Physician Assistant Jobs

48 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution48 jobs · 35 employers

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14
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 35 employers

401k / retirement match
84% this job
CME allowance
65%
Sign-on bonus
57%
Loan repayment
8%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 317 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Jacksonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$271k
Typical market rent
$1,601/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Jacksonville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About North Florida Surgeons, P.A

Hospitals and Health Care
Jacksonville, Florida
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance