Orthopedic Physician Assistant – $110K–$140K | Private Practice | Sterling, VA LR

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

• Orthopedics

• Sports medicine

• Total joint replacement

• Hip and knee care

• Spine / musculoskeletal medicine

• Surgical practice

• First assist

• Postoperative care

• Fracture and injury management

• Joint injections

• Casting / splinting

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:

• Ashburn

• Leesburg

• Reston

• Herndon

• Dulles International Airport

• Washington, D.C.

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.