Physician Assistant
Compensation
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Job Description
What You'll Do
As a Physician Assistant at OrthoAtlanta, You’ll
- Support a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon in both clinical and surgical settings
- See and manage patients independently in clinical settings
- Assist in operating room as needed
- Perform hospital and emergency room consultations
- Provide follow-ups, inpatient rounding, and participate in call rotation
- Collaborate with physicians and team members to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.
- A Great Fit If You…
- Work confidently both independently and as part of a team
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and families
- Thrive in a dynamic, fast paced environment
- Proactive, dependable, and focused on delivering exceptional care
- What You’ll Need
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in Georgia
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- Excellent clinical judgement and problem-solving ability
- Clear, professional communication with both colleagues and patients
Why OrthoAtlanta?
- Competitive compensation and quarterly bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Professional development in a supportive environment
- The chance to work alongside some of the region’s leading orthopedic specialists
Ready to Make a Real Impact?
Apply now and join a team that’s all about helping people move better, live better, and feel better.
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant will support orthopedic surgeons in clinical and surgical settings while managing patients independently. Responsibilities include performing hospital and emergency room consultations, inpatient rounding, and participating in call rotations.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program and hold or be eligible for a Georgia license. Strong interpersonal skills, clinical judgment, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 64% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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- Includes call
Living in Stockbridge
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $259k
- Typical market rent
- $1,641/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 31 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.