PA - Orthopedic Surgery

Physician Assistant (PA) - Orthopedic Surgery

Community Physicians Orthopedics is looking for a Physician Assistant (PA) to support our Orthopedic Surgeon in Wise County, VA. The clinic is located on the Norton Community Hospital campus and treats acute and chronic orthopedic injuries. The PA will provide care in clinic, the OR, and take call.

Key responsibilities:

• Evaluate and treat new and chronic orthopedic conditions
• Fracture management, including reductions
• Casting and splinting
• Pre- and post-operative patient care
• Surgical assisting/First assist duties
• Injection therapy and joint aspirations
• Inpatient consults and ER admissions; take ED/hospital calls
• Medical record documentation and discharge summaries

Required qualifications:

• Master of Science degree
• Graduate of an accredited PA program
• NCCPA certified and Virginia-licensed PA (or eligible)
• First Assist experience or certification
• Orthopedic experience preferred

Desired skills:

• Self-motivated; able to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team
• Strong organizational and scheduling skills
• Effective communicator and liaison between physicians, administration, and nursing
• Commitment to high-quality patient care
• Ability to provide education and mentorship to team members

Compensation & benefits:

• Competitive compensation package for qualified candidates.
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Annual CME allowance
• 401K retirement

City Norton State VA