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Macon, Georgia

Orthopaedic Trauma Nocturnist - Full Time PA

Orthopedic SurgeryNo callFull-Time

Pay as listed: $59-$88.5/hr · no call · Macon, Georgia · pays below the median of 8 Orthopedic Surgeon listings (8th percentile).

Listed compensation

$59-$88.5/hr

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Job Description

Department: 02408 AHNMG Orthopaedic Trauma: 840 Pine St - Surgery: Orthopedics

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Night Shift; 6pm-8am

Pay Range

$59.00 - $88.50

This position offers a high level of autonomy, strong physician mentorship, and the opportunity to develop specialized orthopaedic trauma expertise within one of the region's leading trauma programs.

Position Highlights

  • Full-time, 1.0 FTE position
  • Dedicated night-shift schedule: 6:00 PM – 8:00 AM
  • Inpatient orthopaedic trauma practice
  • Level I Trauma Center environment
  • Work directly with four Orthopaedic Trauma fellowship-trained physicians
  • Collaborative team of experienced Advanced Practice Providers
  • High degree of clinical autonomy with structured support and education
  • Comprehensive procedural training provided
  • Hospital-based practice with no call requirements outside scheduled shifts

Essential Responsibilities

  • Evaluate, assess, and manage orthopaedic trauma patients in the inpatient setting
  • Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations
  • Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians
  • Respond to orthopaedic trauma consults and patient care needs during overnight hours
  • Assist in the management of fractures, musculoskeletal injuries, and post-operative patients
  • Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic studies
  • Perform procedures within scope of practice and according to departmental training and competency standards
  • Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members
  • Document patient encounters, treatment plans, and procedural notes in the electronic medical record
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental educational activities
  • Ensure compliance with organizational, state, and federal regulatory requirements

Minimum Qualifications

  • Education
  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Certification & Licensure

  • NCCPA certification required
  • Eligible for or currently holding a Georgia Physician Assistant license
  • DEA certification or eligibility, if applicable
  • BLS and ACLS certifications required or obtained within organizational guidelines

Experience

New Graduates Are Encouraged to Apply

Previous orthopaedic, surgical, emergency medicine, trauma, or inpatient experience preferred but not required

  • Preferred Attributes
  • Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced trauma environment
  • Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
  • Commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centered care
  • Interest in orthopaedics, trauma surgery, and procedural medicine
  • Eagerness to learn from a highly experienced trauma team

Why Join Atrium Health Navicent Orthopaedic Trauma?

This position offers the opportunity to practice at a busy Level I Trauma Center alongside a team of dedicated orthopaedic trauma specialists who are passionate about mentoring and developing Advanced Practice Providers. Providers benefit from direct access to physician educators, specialized trauma training, and the chance to build a rewarding career in orthopaedic trauma while serving a diverse patient population.

About Atrium Health Navicent

Atrium Health Navicent is committed to improving health, elevating hope, and advancing healing for patients and communities throughout Central Georgia. As part of Advocate Health, providers have access to extensive clinical resources, professional development opportunities, and a mission-driven culture focused on excellence in patient care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Atrium Health is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
  • Benefits and more

Paid Time Off Programs

  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e. g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health.

Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs.

Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.

Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate, assess, and manage orthopaedic trauma patients in an inpatient setting while developing treatment plans in collaboration with physicians. Perform procedures within scope of practice, respond to overnight trauma consults, and document patient encounters in the electronic medical record.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physician Assistant program and hold or be eligible for a Georgia Physician Assistant license. NCCPA certification, BLS, and ACLS certifications are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentFracture ManagementMusculoskeletal Injury CareClinical DocumentationElectronic Medical RecordsSurgical Assistance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Orthopaedic Trauma Nocturnist - Full Time PA at Advocate Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Orthopedic Surgery — ranked against 340 active Orthopedic Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$153k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $159k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Orthopedic Surgeon Jobs

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution10 jobs · 5 employers

4
<$400k
3
$400k-550k
2
$550k-700k
1
$838k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution10 jobs · 5 employers

0
1-2
0
3-4
1
5-6
9
7-8
0
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon

MultiCare Health System · Tacoma, Washington

$809k-$838k
#2

Physician - Orthopedic Trauma Surgery - Duluth, MN

Essentia Health · Duluth, Minnesota

$622k
#3

Orthopedist / Orthopedic Surgeon Pittsburgh PA

$520k–$600k
#4

Orthopedic Surgeon Philadelphia PA

$450k – $520k
+ 8 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.1
Better work-life than 80% of Orthopedic Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 340 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • On-site

Living in Macon

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$162k
Typical market rent
$1,246/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Macon-Bibb County, GA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, Short- and Long-Term Disability)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Educational Assistance Program
No call requirements outside scheduled shifts