Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantIncludes callFull-Time

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
  • Are interested in a combination of OR and Clinic
  • 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 an orthopedic surgeon in both clinical and surgical environments, managing patients independently in clinics and assisting in the operating room as required. Responsibilities also include performing hospital consultations, providing follow-ups, inpatient rounding, and participating in the call rotation.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program and must be licensed or eligible for licensure in Georgia. Essential qualities include strong interpersonal skills, excellent clinical judgment, problem-solving ability, and clear, professional communication.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Clinical Settings SupportSurgical Settings SupportPatient ManagementOperating Room AssistanceCall Rotation ParticipationTeam CollaborationIndependent WorkClear CommunicationCompassionate Communication

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).

Top Physician Assistant Jobs

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$155k-175k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs

401k / retirement match
81%
CME allowance
69%
Sign-on bonus
53% this job
Relocation assistance
13%
Loan repayment
6%

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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 318 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
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About Ortho Atlanta

Medical Practices
Atlanta, Georgia
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Quarterly bonuses
Comprehensive benefits package
Professional development