Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant Top 25% in Orthopedic Surgery (PA)No weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

About the Role

Join a busy, well-established orthopedic practice where you can build a rewarding career in a collaborative, patient-focused environment. We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Physician Assistant to join our clinical team.

Whether you are an experienced orthopedic PA or a motivated new graduate eager to learn, we welcome applicants who are committed to providing outstanding patient care and working as part of a strong orthopedic team.

Why Join Our Practice?

  • Established, fast-paced orthopedic practice
  • Supportive physicians and collaborative team environment
  • Opportunity for mentorship and professional growth
  • Consistent weekday schedule
  • Positive culture focused on teamwork and patient care

What You'll Do

The Physician Assistant will work closely with orthopedic physicians in both clinic and surgical settings to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. Responsibilities include patient assessments, treatment planning, procedures, documentation, and assisting in surgery as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and treat orthopedic patients in clinic
  • Obtain patient histories and perform physical examinations
  • Develop and implement treatment plans under physician supervision
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging
  • Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, procedures, medications, and recovery plans
  • Assist physicians with in-office procedures and injections
  • Surgical first assist responsibilities
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in EHR
  • Collaborate with physicians, clinical staff, therapy providers, and external facilities
  • Participate in follow-up care and continuity of patient treatment

Qualifications

  • Current or eligible Texas Physician Assistant license
  • NCCPA certification required
  • Orthopedic experience preferred, but not required
  • New graduates are encouraged to apply
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  • Team-oriented mindset with a strong patient-service focus

Apply Today

If you are looking for an opportunity to grow your career in orthopedics while working with a respected and supportive team, we would love to hear from you!

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentSurgical First AssistingDiagnostic InterpretationEHR DocumentationPhysical ExaminationMusculoskeletal CareInterpersonal CommunicationMultitasking

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant at Plano Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center 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 299 active Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 66% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

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

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Salary Distribution46 jobs · 33 employers

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$190k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks39 jobs · 33 employers

401k / retirement match
77%
CME allowance
69%
Sign-on bonus
59%
Relocation assistance
21%
Loan repayment
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.6
Higher than about 8 in 10 of 299 Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listings

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

  • No weekends

Living in Plano

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$402k
Typical market rent
$1,742/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
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 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Mentorship
Professional Growth
Collaborative Team