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Portsmouth, Virginia

Orthopedic Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$63.00 per hour

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Naval Medical Center Portsmouth - Portsmouth, VA 23708Position Type: Full TimeU. S. Got People is searching for an Physician Assistant to work Full-Time within the Orthopedic Department at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth.

Benefits for Physician Assistants Competitive pay We offer a competitive benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and Life Insurance! We provide sick and paid-time off!

  • ability of drugs listed therein. Provide a full range of Musculoskeletal care as identified below: Examination, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the Musculoskeletal system including: - Contusions, strains, sprains, - Sports medicine and related injuries - Back and neck pain, chronic and acute neuromuscular disease and demyelinating disease - Nonsurgical musculoskeletal problems (e. g. Rheumatic disease, collagen diseases, foot disorders) - Peripheral nervous system disorders and myoneural junction disorders (e. g. radiculopathies and myasthenia gravis) - Generalized conditioning and injury rehabilitation - Evaluation and management of chronic pain conditions - Functional capacity testing, evaluation and assessment Perform a variety of orthopedic pre-, intra-, and post-operative duties (e. g., pre-admission patient evaluation and work-up, physical assessment; assist in setting orthopedic instrumentation and equipment, assist with patient preparation to include draping and positioning, first and second assist with all procedures to include tissue retraction, suturing of tissues, cutting of suture, closing of the operative case, application of any appropriate appliance; removal of sutures, case and splint changes, dressing changes with routine wound care as necessary, etc.) Perform evaluation of patient status including participation in daily rounds, evaluation of laboratory parameters, radiological and other diagnostic tests, progress notes and routine orders. Institute admission, in-house transfer and discharge orders, all of which are to be reviewed by the supervising physician. Chart progress, dictate notes, and discharge summaries as necessary. This duty shall involve answering pages/calls from the ER, clinics and the fleet. During this time, the HCW shall be responsible for examination, diagnosis and treatment of disorders involving the Musculoskeletal system. Assist in reviewing consults through our computer referral basis. At USGP, we are invested in the growth and support of the veterans, and their families, that we serve. In order to provide our best to the community, we are committed to nurturing and evolving our ever-growing diverse network of dedicated professionals and ensuring that our employees are valued for their efforts and able to grow as an individual and achieve their career goals. This is a great opportunity for a team player who is passionate about service and wants to grow their career through the unique knowledge gained by working at a federal facility. We look forward to receiving your resume! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $63.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Medical Specialty: Orthopedics Schedule: 10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Holidays Night shift Weekends as needed Education: Bachelor's (Required) Experience: Orthopedic Medicine: 2 years (Required) License/Certification: PA-C (Required) Physician Assistant State License (Required) BLS Certification (Required) Ability to Relocate: Portsmouth, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive musculoskeletal care, including examination, diagnosis, and treatment of orthopedic disorders. Perform pre-, intra-, and post-operative duties while participating in daily rounds and managing patient documentation.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree from an ARC-PA accredited program and current NCCPA certification. Candidates must possess at least 2 years of full-time orthopedic experience within the last 3 years or completion of a relevant fellowship.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Surgical assistanceTreatment planningRadiological interpretationClinical documentationPain managementPatient roundsPharmaceutical prescription

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 66% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Physician Assistant pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
69%
Sign-on bonus
53%
Relocation assistance
19%
Loan repayment
17%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Portsmouth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$269k
Typical market rent
$1,629/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
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.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k)
Life Insurance
Sick and Paid-Time Off