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Premier Orthopaedics
Paoli, Pennsylvania

Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Physician Assistant

Location: Paoli, PA

Organization: Premier Orthopaedics, in partnership with Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Annual CME Reimbursement: $1,750

Overview

Premier Orthopaedics, in partnership with Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Physician Assistant to join our team in Paoli, PA. As two of the region’s most respected providers of orthopedic and upper extremity care, we offer a collaborative, patient-focused environment that prioritizes clinical excellence, innovation, and ongoing professional development.

Position Summary

Premier Orthopaedics is seeking a skilled and compassionate Physician Assistant to join our team at the Paoli, PA office. As a critical member of our healthcare team, you will collaborate with top-tier specialists, assist with diagnostics, and contribute to our patients’ comprehensive care journey. This is a full-time on-site role.

Key Responsibilities

  • Patient Care: Take detailed histories, perform assessments, and ensure patient needs are met with the highest quality care.
  • Diagnostic Procedures: Order, conduct, and interpret diagnostic tests to support comprehensive care planning.
  • Collaboration: Work alongside physicians to assess, develop, and implement effective treatment plans.
  • Documentation & Record Keeping: Keep accurate, up-to-date patient charts using Athena (or other EMR systems).
  • Medication Management: Administer prescribed medications and ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Education

  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
  • Bachelor’s degree required.

Licenses & Certifications

  • Active and unrestricted Pennsylvania Physician Assistant license (or eligibility to obtain).

Experience

  • Minimum of 1 year as a Physician Assistant, ideally in orthopaedics or a related field.
  • Familiarity with Athena or other EMR systems preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 100% employer-paid life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer Safe Harbor contribution and additional discretionary profit sharing
  • Benefits are effective on your hire date (for full-time employees)
  • Generous paid sick and vacation time
  • 7 paid holidays annually
  • Opportunities for growth and advancement
  • Employee referral reward program

About Premier Orthopaedics & Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder

Premier Orthopaedics and Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center (PHSC) are leading providers of comprehensive musculoskeletal care throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.

Premier Orthopaedics delivers expert treatment for orthopedic injuries, joint disease, interventional spine care, regenerative medicine, and comprehensive physical therapy services, supported by more than 150 providers across 50+ locations. Facilities include state-of-the-art MRI centers, outpatient surgery centers, physical therapy clinics, and orthopedic urgent care centers.

Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center (PHSC), a division of Premier Orthopaedics, has been nationally recognized for more than 50 years for its specialized care of the hand, wrist, elbow, arm, and shoulder. Our fellowship-trained surgeons and certified Hand and Occupational Therapists collaborate to provide seamless care—from diagnosis and treatment to post-operative and rehabilitative recovery.

With 14 convenient locations across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, PHSC offers advanced, integrated care to restore function, mobility, and quality of life for patients with upper extremity conditions.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Treatment Planning

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 68% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution32 jobs · 27 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs

401k / retirement match
81% this job
CME allowance
62% this job
Sign-on bonus
50%
Relocation assistance
19%
Loan repayment
15%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 317 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Paoli

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$560k
Typical market rent
$2,307/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
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.

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Premier Orthopaedics

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision
100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
401(k) with Safe Harbor Contribution
Discretionary Profit Sharing
Paid Sick Time
Paid Vacation Time