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Ortho Virginia
Short Pump, Virginia

Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$111k-$167k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

At OrthoVirginia, you’re part of a team dedicated to delivering expert orthopedic and therapy care across the state. As Virginia’s largest provider of musculoskeletal care, we offer full-time and part-time opportunities in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

With more than 159 physicians in over 35 locations—including Lynchburg, Northern Virginia, Richmond, Southwest Virginia, and Hampton Roads—OrthoVirginia is a leader in orthopedic surgery, non-surgical care, and physical, hand, and occupational therapy. Our nationally recognized specialists treat a full range of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, helping patients of all ages move, heal, and thrive.

Join us and become part of a trusted network committed to excellence in orthopedic care.

Ortho On-Call is a growing Urgent Care and we are currently hiring a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. This position will join our exceptional team of physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and sports medicine physicians and will ensure our teams continue to deliver quality care in a patient-focused setting.

Ortho On-Call's walk-in urgent care clinics are designed specifically to treat acute orthopedic-related injuries and conditions and are supported by the board-certified physicians and full-service therapies of OrthoVirginia. The successful candidate will be a qualified and compassionate provider with a licensure to see all age ranges.

Along with a collaborative, team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a friendly, caring environment where patients are treated with respect, our outstanding employment package includes:

  • Competitive salary
  • 100% outpatient setting
  • Professional, collegial environment
  • Generous 401(k) incentive plan
  • Paid malpractice

Primary Functions & Accountabilities

Examine, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages for immediate health care needs, as well as provide employer services.

Urgent care, emergency room responsibilities. As we are open 361 days a year, weekend and evening shifts will be required.

  • Ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic tests
  • Fracture/Dislocation reductions/management, laceration repair, joint injections
  • Instructs patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment plan and medications
  • Consults with physicians when warranted to assess patient condition and treatment plan
  • Ensures that medical charts and administrative paperwork are completed in a timely manner
  • Performs within guidelines of specific privileges approved by the governing body and delegated by the Medical Director
  • Provides support to medical and office staff
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Ability to assess situations, resolve within scope of ability, or escalate as appropriate
  • Ability to respond effectively to emergencies, actual events, or drills
  • Ability to follow instructions and make decisions with little supervision
  • Ability to maintain professional demeanor in all aspects of role
  • Travels between facilities when indicated
  • Strong customer service skills and excellent communication skills

Candidate Must Have Experience In

  • Sports injuries Sprains & strains Slips, trips, falls
  • Hand & wrist injuries Foot & ankle injuries Knee/shoulder injuries
  • Cuts & lacerations
  • Back & neck injuries
  • Broken bones
  • Sports physicals (NOVA & RIC)
  • Work-related injuries
  • Position Requirements

Board Certified/Eligible

  • Prefer 2+ years of orthopedic experience or practice in Emergency/Urgent Care clinical/hospital setting
  • Active/current state medical license and eligible for a VA Medical License
  • DEA License
  • Physical health to meet the ergonomic standards and demands of the position

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Compensation Range for This Position

$111,200.00 - $166,800.00

Compensation for this role will be based on several factors, including the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, certifications, geography/market, and internal equity considerations.

This organization participates in e-Verify. Esta organización participa en e-Verify.

Key Responsibilities

Examine, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages for acute orthopedic injuries and conditions in an urgent care setting. Collaborate with physicians and medical staff to ensure quality care and timely completion of medical documentation.

Requirements

Requires board certification or eligibility and an active Virginia medical license. At least 2 years of orthopedic, emergency, or urgent care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Fracture managementDiagnostic test interpretationPatient assessmentEmergency responseClinical documentationMedical chartingTreatment planning

Urgent Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 68% have no call, 88% require no weekends.

Physician Assistant pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$139k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $137k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution35 jobs · 33 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
65%
Sign-on bonus
45%
Loan repayment
26%
PSLF eligible
16%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.2this job 1.5
Below most Urgent Care (PA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 364 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Short Pump

Median resident rent
$1,847/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Ortho Virginia

Medical Practices
Richmond, VA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401k
Malpractice Coverage
Outpatient Setting