Physician Assistant (4293) ORTHOPEDICS LC EAST
Compensation
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Job Description
The Physician Assistant functions to assist the physician in the delivery of medical care; obtains historical and physical data on patients; interprets and integrates findings to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedure under the supervision and guidance of the physician.
The Physician Assistant also assists in management of treatment plans, providing technical assistance and assuring quality patient care. The Physician Assistant must maintain positive relationships with patients, family members, visitors and fellow employees.
Preferred Qualifications
This position requires formal training which will probably be indicated by graduation from an accredited program of physician assistant studies. The PA must possess a Physician Assistant certification and current KY board licensure.
Physical Guidelines
Physical guidelines include the ability to move, traverse, position self, remain in a stationary position and negotiate steps for up to eight hours per day; lift, move and transport patients, equipment, supplies; motor coordination and manual dexterity; ability to communicate effectively; ability to read/understand orders; visual acuity.
Note
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to act as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities required of personnel. Attendance is an essential function of the job.
Lexington Clinic Is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant assists physicians in delivering medical care by obtaining patient data and interpreting findings to determine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. They also manage treatment plans and ensure high-quality patient care while maintaining positive professional relationships.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited physician assistant studies program. A current Physician Assistant certification and Kentucky board licensure are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant (4293) ORTHOPEDICS LC EAST at Lexington Clinic 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 Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 74% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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