Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 6mo 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.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities: Performs physical examination, compiles medical data and records medical history and implements a treatment plan on new and established patients Orders appropriate diagnostic studies when indicated Instructs patients and families regarding treatment plan and medications Consults with physician when warranted to assess patient condition and treatment Ensures that medical charts and administrative paperwork is completed in a timely manner Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits Provides follow-up care to patients according to practice guidelines May perform preoperative assessment of patient and confirms completion of required documentation Assesses patient status for compliance with physical, emotional and social admission requirements May or may not perform thorough preoperative work-up for the scheduled procedures Notifies Medical Director or attending physician if patient does not meet criteria or is not suitable for treatment in the outpatient setting Confirms that medical clearance and all diagnostic tests are performed and documented Supports the patient and family by explaining the perioperative experience with specific instructions to the patient and family regarding their responsibility in the outpatient process May or may not coordinate the surgical schedule considering special needs of the patient Performs within guidelines of specific privileges approved by the governing body and delegated by the Medical Director May confer with the surgeon about the planned anesthetic to be administered Documents orders and considerations specified by surgeon and carried out by Physician Monitors patients and administers medications according to Facility policy Performs preoperative activities according to Facility policy 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 with little supervision Ability to maintain professional demeanor in all aspects of role May make hospital rounds for physicians when indicated Assists in completing paperwork for patients as indicated Travels between facilities when indicated Strong customer service skills and excellent communication skills This organization participates in e-Verify.

Esta organización participa en e-Verify.

With more than 150 orthopedic specialists in over 35 locations in Lynchburg, Northern Virginia, Richmond, Southwest Virginia, and Hampton Roads, OrthoVirginia is Virginia’s largest provider of orthopedic medicine and one of the leading providers of physical, hand and occupational therapy.

As one of the largest orthopedic specialty practices in the country, OrthoVirginia’s nationally recognized physicians provide advanced surgical and non-surgical care to patients of all ages. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant performs physical examinations, compiles medical histories, and implements treatment plans for patients. They also provide continuity of care, order diagnostic studies, and assist with preoperative assessments and documentation.

Requirements

The role requires the ability to assess clinical situations, resolve issues within scope, and respond effectively to emergencies. Strong customer service and communication skills are essential for interacting with patients, families, and medical staff.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medical history takingTreatment planningDiagnostic study orderingPatient educationMedical documentationEmergency responseSurgical coordinationMedication administrationClinical assessment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant at Ortho Virginia 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 317 active Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 80% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 32 employers

401k / retirement match
79%
CME allowance
65%
Sign-on bonus
56%
Loan repayment
21%
Relocation assistance
18%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listings

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