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Ortho Virginia
Lynchburg, Virginia

Consulting Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantIncludes callIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$111k-$167k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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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.

OrthoVirginia is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide inpatient orthopedic consult coverage in a collaborative hospital-based practice. This provider will serve as the primary APC responsible for evaluating orthopedic consults, coordinating care, and partnering closely with the orthopedic surgeon on call to ensure timely and effective patient management.

This position offers a predictable weekday schedule with no routine late-night responsibilities, making it an excellent opportunity for both experienced providers and new graduates interested in orthopedic surgery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and assess orthopedic consults throughout the hospital.
  • Obtain patient histories, perform physical examinations, and review diagnostic studies.
  • Present clinical findings, assessments, and treatment recommendations to the orthopedic surgeon on call.
  • Collaborate with the orthopedic surgery team to develop and implement patient care plans.
  • Facilitate timely consult completion, care coordination, and treatment planning.
  • Document patient encounters accurately and efficiently within the electronic medical record.
  • Communicate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, case management, therapists, and other healthcare team members.
  • Assist with patient education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care.
  • Participate in quality patient care initiatives and departmental activities as needed.

Schedule: Monday through Friday

7:00 AM – 4:30 PM

No Routine Late-night Responsibilities

Optional Ortho On-Call (OOC) weekend coverage opportunities may be available for providers interested in additional clinical experience and compensation

Qualifications

  • Required
  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
  • Current or eligible Virginia licensure
  • DEA certification (or ability to obtain)
  • BLS certification

Preferred

Orthopedic, surgical, emergency medicine, hospitalist, or acute care experience preferred but not required

New Graduates Encouraged to Apply

We welcome motivated new graduate PAs and NPs with a strong interest in orthopedic surgery. Comprehensive mentorship and collaboration with experienced orthopedic surgeons and APCs will be provided to support clinical growth and professional development.

Why Join OrthoVirginia?

  • Competitive salary
  • 100% outpatient setting
  • Professional, collegial environment
  • Generous 401(k) incentive plan
  • Paid malpractice
  • Annual CME Reimbursement plus PTO
  • Holiday and Weekend pay- position specific

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 provider will evaluate orthopedic consults, perform physical examinations, and coordinate care plans in collaboration with the on-call orthopedic surgeon. They are responsible for documenting patient encounters and communicating effectively with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient assessmentPhysical examinationDiagnostic reviewElectronic medical record documentationClinical collaborationInpatient consults

Orthopedics — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 76% have no call, 88% 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).

Physician Assistant pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Consulting Physician Assistant at Ortho Virginia a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Orthopedics (PA) — ranked against 40 active Orthopedics (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 17 employers

Sign-on bonus
80%
401k / retirement match
76% this job
CME allowance
68% this job
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Orthopedics (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 40 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Lynchburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$281k≈ 2.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,283/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. 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 and Vision
Malpractice and Tail Coverage
Annual CME Reimbursement
PTO
401(k) Incentive Plan