Orthopedic Physician Assistant
Updated 9/24/26
California, California, United States
Physician Assistant
Orthopedics
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
We are seeking an experienced Orthopedic Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join our vascular and interventional practice's growing knee and joint pain program. This role is ideal for a provider with strong orthopedic assessment skills who is interested in helping patients access advanced, minimally invasive treatment options for chronic joint pain.
Our practice evaluates and treats patients with chronic knee, hip, shoulder, and other musculoskeletal pain who may be candidates for image-guided, non-surgical procedures such as Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) and Targeted Arterial Micro-Embolization (TAME).
Job Responsibilities
• Evaluate patients with knee, hip, shoulder, and other joint pain.
• Review X-rays, MRI reports, medical records, injections, physical therapy, medications, and previous treatments.
• Assess pain, mobility, functional limitations, and patient goals.
• Identify appropriate candidates for further evaluation for minimally invasive procedures.
• Educate patients about treatment options, expectations, risks, benefits, and alternatives.
• Conduct pre-procedure and follow-up visits.
• Monitor pain relief, mobility, functional improvement, and patient outcomes.
• Coordinate care with physicians, interventional staff, imaging teams, physical therapists, and referring providers.
• Recognize red flags or conditions requiring referral to another specialty.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR.
• Assist with prior authorization and clinical documentation when needed.
• Participate in case reviews and development of the joint pain program.
Qualifications
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current PA-C certification.
• Active California PA license or eligibility for California licensure.
• DEA registration or ability to obtain.
• Current BLS certification.
• 2+ years of experience in orthopedics, sports medicine, musculoskeletal medicine, pain management, or a related specialty.
• Strong orthopedic examination and clinical assessment skills.
• Experience evaluating patients with knee, hip, shoulder, or chronic joint pain.
Working Hours
• Outpatient setting
• On-site
• No traditional orthopedic surgery call
• No routine hospital call unless otherwise specified
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