Physician Assistant
Job Description
About the Role
Join Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance as a Orthopaedic Physician Assistant – Clinic & OR in United States. Description Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance is the largest orthopaedic surgery group in Tennessee. TOA concentrates on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and injuries of the musculoskeletal system which allow our patients to live their best life.
Key Responsibilities
- implement the necessary ancillaries, and order additional and selective studies or laboratory evaluations.
- Provide needed procedures; assist surgery and continually assess patients’ needs and conduct appropriate fol.
- provide consultation and education to the patient and personal representatives.
- Provide monitoring and continuity of care.
Requirements
- TOA conducts drug screens and background checks on applicants who accept employment offers.
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance as a Orthopaedic Physician Assistant – Clinic & OR.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant at Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Orthopedic Surgery physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Orthopedic Surgery position at Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance is open to physician assistant candidates.
Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.
Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Tennessee.
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician assistant earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Orthopaedic Practices, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Conflict Management, Surgical Assistance, Diagnostic Studies, Patient Education. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant works closely with Orthopaedic Surgeons to provide routine patient care and support in surgical settings. Responsibilities include conducting examinations, ordering diagnostic studies, establishing treatment plans, and assisting in surgeries.
Benefits package: Medical, Dental insurance, Paid Time Off, 401(k) plan with company match, safe harbor match and profit-sharing match. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Orthopedic Surgery physician assistant jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
7d ago
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