Physician Assistant – Spine & Extremity Orthopedics
Listed compensation
$150K–$200K base salary depending on experience
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
- Physician Assistant — Spine & Extremity Orthopedics
- AICA Orthopedics | Conyers & Snellville, GA
- Full-Time | 1 Position | $150,000–$200,000 DOE + Bonuses
No call. No weekends.
Monday through Friday, with optional urgent care shifts if you want them — but never required.
About AICA Orthopedics
AICA Orthopedics is the clinical brand of ProCo, one of Georgia’s largest integrated orthopedic and injury care networks — 21 clinics, 3 surgery centers, and 400+ team members across metro Atlanta. Our PAs work with orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, interventional spine specialists, chiropractors, and physical therapists in a true multidisciplinary environment.
What We Require
- Spine and/or extremity orthopedics experience — this is the primary gate; generalist PA experience alone is not sufficient
- Minimum 5 years PA experience is strongly preferred; spine + extremity breadth is the ideal profile
- Proficiency in evaluating and ordering epidurals, MBB’s, SI joint, RFA, and joint injections/procedures.
- OR first-assist experience a strong plus but not required
- Personal injury or workers’ compensation background preferred
- Graduate of an accredited PA program; current Georgia licensure or ability to obtain
- Current DEA, and BLS or ability to obtain
- EMR proficiency (NextGen preferred)
What You’ll Do
Evaluate and manage PI patients across spine and extremity orthopedics — approximately 20 patients per day
Coordinate epidurals, facet blocks/MBB’s, SI joint/extremity injections, and RFA procedures. Perform trigger point and major joint injections independently is a plus.
- Order MRIs, CT scans and interpret X-rays.
- Possibility of first assist in OR for orthopedic and spine surgeries
- Manage pre- and post-procedural care for interventional and surgical patients
- Coordinate referrals and ensure continuity across AICA’s multidisciplinary network
- Complete visit documentation within 48 business hours
Compensation & Benefits
- $150,000–$200,000 base salary depending on experience
- Monthly performance bonuses tied to clinical KPI metrics
- W-2 or 1099 employment — your choice
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Up to 3 weeks PTO + 1 week paid CME + CME allowance and conference support
Locations
This role covers two nearby clinics — Conyers and Snellville — both within easy distance of each other in metro Atlanta. You will have a home base and cover both locations as needed.
AICA Orthopedics is an equal opportunity employer committed to building diverse, high-performing clinical teams.
Requirements
What We Require
- Spine and/or extremity orthopedics experience — this is the primary gate; generalist PA experience alone is not sufficient
- Minimum 5 years PA experience is strongly preferred; spine + extremity breadth is the ideal profile
- Proficiency in evaluating and ordering epidurals, MBB’s, SI joint, RFA, and joint injections/procedures.
- OR first-assist experience a strong plus but not required
- Personal injury or workers’ compensation background preferred
- Graduate of an accredited PA program; current Georgia licensure or ability to obtain
- Current DEA, and BLS or ability to obtain
- EMR proficiency (NextGen preferred)
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate and manage patients across spine and extremity orthopedics, coordinating procedures such as epidurals and facet blocks. Manage pre- and post-procedural care while ensuring continuity across a multidisciplinary network.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant – Spine & Extremity Orthopedics at AICA Orthopedics, P.C a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Orthopedic Surgery (PA) — ranked against 317 active Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
AICA Orthopedics, P.C holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 4 active listings.
Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 68% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$175k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $182k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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