Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

APP Opportunity with OrthoTexas – Frisco | Plano #OTX

Join a leading musculoskeletal care network through our partnership with United Musculoskeletal Partners (UMP), supporting OrthoTexas, a premier orthopedic practice known for its commitment to clinical excellence and patient outcomes.

This Physician Assistant (PA) role is based north of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex in Frisco and Plano, TX, offering a unique opportunity to serve a growing patient population while remaining connected to the resources of the broader region.

Why UMP?

UMP is a physician-led organization focused on transforming musculoskeletal care through innovation, collaboration, and operational support. This role allows you to be part of that mission—delivering high-quality spine care in a thriving clinical environment.

About OrthoTexas

OrthoTexas is recognized for its advanced treatment options, multidisciplinary approach, and dedication to improving patients’ quality of life. As part of this team, you’ll work alongside top spine specialists in a supportive and forward-thinking practice.

If you're an APP looking to make a meaningful impact in specialized care, we invite you to explore this opportunity. Help us bring exceptional orthopedic carre to communities north of the Metroplex—where your expertise can truly make a difference.

Benefits

  • Healthcare Options: PPO, HDHP, and Surest plans with a $100/month tobacco-free discount
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Annual Employer Contributions
  • Additional Coverage: HSA/FSA, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D, legal assistance, and more
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Employer-paid support for life’s challenges

Generous Paid Time Off

  • Up to 2 weeks of PTO starting out. (Increases with tenure)
  • 7 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays

Clinic Assistance

Perform complete physical exams, pre-operative and post-operative evaluations, and record findings.

Order and interpret diagnostic studies (i. e. x-rays, MRIs, CTs and serum/join fluid labs, Dexa Scans, Vascular Doppler)

Establish a diagnosis, determine a treatment plan, implement the necessary ancillaries, order additional and selective studies or laboratory evaluations.

  • Consult with specialists and interventional physicians, as predicated by the case’s diagnosis and severity.
  • Assist in reduction of fractures and dislocations.

Provide minor office surgical care (i. e. toenail removal, suturing)

Apply and remove casts, splints, and immobilizing devices, remove sutures or staples, change dressings, on patients and draw up injections.

Administer injections, immunizations, oral medications, aspirations of joints, suture wounds, wound debridement, and other clinic procedures.

Prepare written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances and authorize prescription refills.

Assist physicians in the application of specialized orthopedic devices. Fit and measure for braces and orthopedic devices.

Instruct patient and personal representatives regarding medications and treatment instructions and provides patient education in the use of crutches, canes, and other orthopedic devices.

  • Assist physicians by recording patient progress notes and transcribe orders.
  • Triage patient telephone calls, answer questions and provide consultation and education to the patient and personal representatives.
  • Provide monitoring and continuity of care.
  • Perform independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations.

Hospital Assistance

  • Obtain complete pre-operative medical history and physical data regarding surgery patients.
  • Acquire proper surgical equipment and hardware needed to perform scheduled surgical procedures.

Assist in surgery, which may include first assist, deep and superficial tissue closures, application of appliances and any other action delegated by the surgeon.

Conduct hospital rounds, evaluate and clarify clinical conditions, formulate and implement a treatment or therapeutic plan for hospitalized patients.

  • Dictate discharge summaries, histories and physicals.
  • Maintain a log of all surgical procedures, for documentation and billing purposes.
  • Take first call for the physician, which may include: deciding to admit, arrange surgical intervention, schedule emergency surgery, radiologic procedures, write orders, permits, and appraisement of the case to the physician.

Administrative Responsibilities

  • Provide supporting documentation and coding information for all health care services provided.
  • Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.
  • Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.
  • Protect patient privacy in compliance with HIPAA Privacy Regulations.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program. Open to new grads or experienced PAs
  • NPs must have a Surgical First Assist Certification and a surgical background
  • Current and active licenses and certifications
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Demonstrated conflict management skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail
  • Operating room experience preferred

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive orthopedic and spine care through physical exams, diagnostic interpretation, and the implementation of treatment plans in both clinic and hospital settings. Assist surgeons during operative procedures and manage post-operative patient care and documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical ExaminationsSurgical First AssistingFracture ReductionWound CareCast ApplicationMedical CodingHIPAA ComplianceClinical DocumentationOrthopedic Device FittingPrescription Management

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 76% have no call, 64% 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).

Orthopedic Surgery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOrthopedic Surgery median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)36 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Orthopedic Surgery listings in Texas29 active317 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 76% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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 Distribution

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<$140k
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$180k-200k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 34 employers
401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
69%
Sign-on bonus
66%
Loan repayment
20%
Relocation assistance
14%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.4
Better work-life than 20% of Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listings

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

  • Includes call
OrthoTexas Physicians & Surgeons logo

About OrthoTexas Physicians & Surgeons

Hospitals and Health Care
Carrollton, Texas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with Employer Contributions
HSA/FSA
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance

Living in Frisco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$447k
Typical market rent
$1,840/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.