Orthopedics Surgical First Assist - Full Time PA

American Addiction Centers • Rome, GA

3d • $43 - $65 • Onsite

About The Position

This full-time Physician Assistant (PA) position in Orthopedics involves a 50/50 split between clinic and surgical settings. The role requires providing patient care, conducting evaluations, performing first assist duties in the operating room (with emphasis on total joint procedures), and managing pre-operative and post-operative care, including hospital rounding. The PA will independently manage clinic sessions when the supervising physician is in the OR and will document patient visits using dictation tools. The patient population consists of orthopedic patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries in a fast-paced environment with same-day add-ons and varied case complexity. The position offers structured onboarding with shadowing and hands-on training, gradual transition to independent patient care, and the opportunity to expand clinic volume and build a patient panel. Optional participation in sports medicine coverage is also available.

Requirements

• Licensed Physician Assistant (PA)
• DEA license required
• Strong clinical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Nice To Haves

• Orthopedic or surgical experience preferred
• Exposure to sports medicine or athletic coverage is a plus
• Open to new graduates with the right attitude and willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in both clinic and surgical settings (50/50 split)
• Conduct office-based evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment of orthopedic conditions
• Perform first assist duties in the operating room, with emphasis on total joint procedures
• Manage pre-operative and post-operative care, including hospital rounding
• Independently manage clinic sessions when the supervising physician is in the OR
• Document patient visits using dictation tools (e.g., Dragon)
• Handle same-day work-ins and acute orthopedic cases
• Participate in call coverage 5–6 times per month
• Respond to ER and inpatient consults
• Provide wound care, suturing, fracture reduction, and splinting
• Handle patient phone call coverage
• Perform occasional hospital rounding

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
• Other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree