Location: Sterling, Virginia
Compensation: $110,000 $140,000 annually
Schedule: Full-Time On-Site Office Call Rotation
Setting: Private, Physician-Owned Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Practice
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, CME, Malpractice Coverage
Experience Required: Minimum 1 year post-graduate experience
Openings: 2
The Opportunity
An established, physician-owned orthopedic and sports medicine practice in Northern Virginia is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join its growing orthopedic team.
This is a strong opportunity for a PA who wants to build a long-term career in orthopedics, sports medicine, total joints, spine, musculoskeletal medicine, or surgical care .
The practice is specifically looking for someone who already has clinical experience and can contribute quickly within a busy specialty environment.
New graduates will not be considered.
Prior orthopedic experience is strongly preferred, but experienced PAs from related surgical or musculoskeletal settings with a genuine interest in orthopedics may also be considered.
Why Consider This Role?
$110K $140K salary
Private, physician-owned orthopedic practice
Direct collaboration with orthopedic surgeons
Full-time specialty practice
Mix of clinic and surgical responsibilities depending on experience
Established patient base
No ER call
Office call shared on a rotating basis with the APP team
Opportunity to develop deeper orthopedic expertise
Integrated physical therapy and rehabilitation resources
Long-term growth within an established specialty group
Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include:
Evaluate new and established orthopedic patients
Perform orthopedic histories and physical examinations
Manage musculoskeletal injuries and orthopedic conditions
Review imaging and diagnostic studies
Develop treatment plans in collaboration with orthopedic surgeons
Manage follow-up and postoperative visits
Provide preoperative and postoperative care
Perform joint and musculoskeletal injections based on training and scope
Provide fracture and injury management
Casting and splinting
Suture and staple removal
Wound care
Medication management
Patient education and treatment counseling
Coordinate physical therapy and rehabilitation plans
Participate in hospital rounding when required
Assist in surgical procedures based on training and experience
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Ideal Background
The strongest candidates will have at least 1 year of post-graduate PA experience and a genuine interest in orthopedic medicine.
Strongly Preferred Experience
Experience with total hip arthroplasty and total knee arthroplasty is especially attractive.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
NCCPA certification
Current or eligible Virginia PA licensure
Minimum 1 year of post-graduate clinical experience
Strong clinical assessment skills
Comfortable managing appropriate patients independently
Ability to work effectively with orthopedic surgeons and APPs
Strong communication and documentation skills
Genuine interest in orthopedic medicine
No new graduates.
About the Practice
This is a private, physician-owned orthopedic organization , not a hospital system or national corporate chain.
The practice has an established presence in Northern Virginia and provides comprehensive musculoskeletal care through orthopedic surgeons, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, rehabilitation professionals, and other clinical specialists.
The organization treats patients across:
Total joint replacement
Sports medicine
Hip and knee conditions
Upper extremity conditions
Foot and ankle conditions
Spine and musculoskeletal conditions
Pediatric orthopedics
Postoperative rehabilitation
For an experienced PA, this provides the opportunity to work directly alongside orthopedic physicians while developing meaningful specialty expertise.
Location
Sterling, Virginia
Northern Virginia / Washington, D.C. Metro Area
Convenient to:
Interested?
If you are an experienced Physician Assistant who wants to work in a private orthopedic practice and continue building your specialty expertise, I would like to speak with you.
Confidential inquiries are welcome.
