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Ortho Carolina
Charlotte, North Carolina

Physician Assistant Physiatry- Spine

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

At OrthoCarolina, our team is our greatest asset and the foundation of our success; we share a common passion for making lives better. We are a diverse group of individuals, accountable to each other through the backbone of our beliefs: trust, honesty and mutual respect; ensuring our voice is heard.

Our positive environment supports individual growth and a sense of belonging. Our employees work together to uphold the standards of excellence and promote an environment of teamwork throughout the organization.

We are currently searching for a Physician Assistant to work with one of our Providers at the OrthoCarolina Spine office location in Charlotte. This is a 100% clinic based role working with a OC Physiatrist.

Responsibilities Include

Examination of patients, performing comprehensive physical examination, and compiling patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.

Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results in collaboration with orthopedic surgeons/staff.

Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and managing infection. Assesses, applies and/or removes a variety of orthopedic casts, splints, and immobilization devices.

Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, applies appropriate codes and charges for service, and assists in provision of continuity of care.

Dictates patient records including discharge summaries, history and physical evaluations, operative procedure notes, consultations and office visit notes. Documents patient information and care provided in patient record. Uses computer to access/enter needed data.

Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.

Provides continuity of care by consulting with physicians and other staff as necessary for the delivery of quality patient care.

Participates in research studies as conducted and agreed upon by the physician. Maintains all requirements and documentation for state licensure, DEA licensure, NCCPA certification, and hospital staff privileges.

Education Required

Graduate of AMA accredited physician assistant program.

Experience Required

  • Prior experience in the field of orthopedics
  • Prior experience as a physician assistant

Current in the Following

North Carolina PA license,

Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants,

Employee Type

Regular

Qualifications

Skills

Acute Care, Inpatient Medicine, Medical Care, Medical Procedures, Medical Records Management, Patient Care, Patient Information, Surgical Assisting

Education

  • Certifications
  • Language
  • Work Experience

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will perform comprehensive patient examinations, order diagnostic tests, and interpret results in collaboration with orthopedic staff. They are also responsible for managing patient care plans, performing therapeutic procedures, and documenting all clinical encounters.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

PhysiatrySpine carePatient examinationDiagnostic testingOrthopedic castingMedical documentationPatient counselingClinical research

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 76% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physician Assistant Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution42 jobs · 31 employers

9
<$155k
16
$155k-175k
10
$175k-195k
7
$195k-215k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 31 employers

401k / retirement match
80%
CME allowance
60%
Sign-on bonus
57%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
14%

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Work-life snapshot

median 8.7this job 1.5
Below most Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 44 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Charlotte

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$355k
Typical market rent
$1,744/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Ortho Carolina

Medical Practices
Charlotte, NC
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Positive work environment
Teamwork
Professional growth