Orthopedic Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantFull-Time

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Located in northwest Arizona, Kingman offers a mild climate with stunning

Arizona sunsets! In the shadows of beautiful mountain ranges and nearby lakes,

Kingman is an outdoor enthusiasts' paradise with abundant sunshine and is a great community to live, work and play!

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Orthopedic Physician Assistant to join our growing orthopedic team. In this role, you will work collaboratively with orthopedic surgeons to provide high-quality, patient-centered care across clinic and surgical settings. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, team-oriented environment and make a meaningful impact in a high-demand specialty.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary

Comprehensive Benefits Package Including

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan options
  • Paid time off
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Ability to work closely with experienced surgeons and clinical staff

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform patient evaluations, including history and physical exams
  • Diagnose and manage orthopedic conditions and injuries
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  • Order and interpret imaging and diagnostic studies
  • Provide patient education regarding treatment plans, procedures, and recovery
  • Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications

Education

  • Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program

Licensure & Certification

  • Current or eligible Arizona Physician Assistant license
  • NCCPA Certification Required
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Experience Preferred

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will perform patient evaluations, diagnose orthopedic conditions, and implement individualized treatment plans. They will collaborate with surgeons to provide high-quality care across both clinic and surgical settings.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationOrthopedic DiagnosisTreatment PlanningImaging InterpretationEMR DocumentationSurgical AssistanceClinical Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Orthopedic Physician Assistant at Kingman Regional Medical Center a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Orthopedic Surgery (PA) — ranked against 314 active Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 64% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physician Assistant Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution35 jobs · 27 employers

8
<$155k
13
$155k-175k
10
$175k-195k
3
$195k-215k
1
$225k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
80% this job
Sign-on bonus
50%
CME allowance
50%
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$50.22-$108.15/hr
#2

Physician Assistant- Dr. Fealy

Hospital for Special Surgery · New York, New York

$195k-$212k
#3

Urgent Care Advanced Practice Clinician (PA-C or ARNP)

$92-$96/hr
#4

Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)

$95/hr
+ 34 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 314 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Kingman

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$271k
Typical market rent
$1,417/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.1
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Kingman Regional Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Kingman, AZ
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plan options
Paid time off
Supportive work environment