Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Carmel, IN 46032
  • Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
  • Job Shift: Day

Organization Overview Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics is consistently recognized as a leader in the field of sports medicine and orthopedics within the midwest. Forté has been providing exceptional care to athletes and active people of all ages for over 40 years and pride ourselves in how we deliver that care.

We are a destination employment location for dedicated health care workers who are looking to advance their careers in their chosen profession.

If you are seeking a setting that not only allows, but fosters professional growth and development while working with a team of outstanding, committed and like-minded leaders in this niche’ of health care, then you should consider Forté Sports Medicine - “The best place to get care AND the best place to give care!”

Job Summary The Physician Assistant (PA) assists high volume orthopedic surgeons with surgical and/or clinical responsibilities. The PA may perform duties as first assist in the OR under the direction of our Orthopedic Surgeons. There are 2 positions avialable - both with hand surgeons.

Both are 2-3 days of clinic in Greenwood and/or Noblesville and 2-3 days of OR in Carmel. One position is full time M-F 1.0 FTE One position could be full or part time. 0.6-1.0 FTE. 0.6 would be clinic only; Tuesdays in Noblesville, Wednesdays & Fridays in Greenwood.

Essential functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Obtains, compiles, and records patient medical data, health history, progress notes, and results of the examination Instructs and counsels patients about the prescribed therapeutic regimens Assists Orthopedic Surgeon during surgery or complicated medical procedures Competencies (Knowledge/Skills/Abilities) a strong desire to practice patient-centered medicine an eagerness to work with team members a high degree of initiative, discretion and judgment an ability to multitask and effectively manage competing demands an overall commitment to excellence.

Work environment Typical professional medical clinic environment Ambulatory Surgery Center Physical demands Must be able to lift at least 50+ lbs.

Moving patients, lifting and helping patients with needs, lifting and moving heavy x-ray equipment, transporting patients Frequently on your feet standing and walking Travel required Greenwood clinic OR in Carmel Noblesville clinic Preferred education and experience NCCPA Certification Valid license with state of Indiana Familiarity with EMR systems, NextGen experience helpful but not required Other duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug free workplace Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant assists orthopedic surgeons with clinical responsibilities and acts as a first assistant during surgical procedures. They are responsible for recording patient medical data, instructing patients on therapeutic regimens, and managing patient care across multiple clinic locations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an NCCPA certification and a valid Indiana state license. Familiarity with EMR systems is preferred, and the role requires the physical ability to lift at least 50 lbs and transport patients.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Orthopedic surgery assistancePatient medical data recordingPatient counselingSurgical first assistClinical examinationMultitasking

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant at FORTE' SPORTS MEDICINE & ORTHOPEDICS a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Orthopedic Surgery (PA) — ranked against 314 active Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 76% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physician Assistant Jobs

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Salary Distribution29 jobs · 25 employers

7
<$145k
4
$145k-165k
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$165k-185k
5
$185k-205k
2
$205k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs

401k / retirement match
80%
Sign-on bonus
52%
CME allowance
52%
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listings

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

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Carmel

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$460k
Typical market rent
$1,838/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
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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About Forte' Sports Medicine & Orthopedics

Hospitals and Health Care
Carmel, Indiana
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Professional Development