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Ortho Virginia
Lynchburg, Virginia

Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$111K - $167K

Listing transparency3 of 6 stated

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • pton 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.
  • vision Ability to maintain professional demeanor in all aspects of role May make hospital rounds for physicians when indicated Assists in completing paperwork for patients as indicated Travels between facilities when indicated Strong customer service skills and excellent communication skills

Compensation Range for this position

$111,200.00 - $166,800.00

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 performs physical examinations, compiles medical histories, and implements treatment plans for patients. They also provide continuity of care, order diagnostic studies, and assist with preoperative assessments and documentation.

Requirements

The role requires the ability to assess situations, resolve issues within scope, and respond effectively to emergencies. Candidates must possess strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and travel between facilities.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Physical examinationMedical history takingTreatment planningPatient educationPreoperative assessmentMedical documentationEmergency responseSurgical coordination

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 72% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$139k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $137k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution36 jobs · 23 employers

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$145k-165k
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$165k-185k
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$185k-205k
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$205k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
65%
Sign-on bonus
47%
Relocation assistance
26%
Loan repayment
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Surgery (Fairfield, CA)

Sutter Health · Fairfield, California

$175k-$243k
#2

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Surgery-TraumaPer Diem

Providence · Santa Rosa, California

$170k-$215k
#3

Physician Assistant- Dr. Fealy

$195k-$212k
#4

Pain Management Physician Assistant

$171k-$198k
+ 34 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Lynchburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$281k
Typical market rent
$1,283/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.4
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Lynchburg, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision