Orthopedic Physician Assistant Jobs
Orthopedic Physician Assistant jobs are open across hospital systems, orthopedic surgery groups, sports medicine clinics, and ambulatory care centers, from new-grad to senior and lead levels, with specializations in joint replacement, trauma, and sports injury. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Join a team that shares your calling
At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.
Growing Orthopedic and Sports Medicine practice, providing patient access to the specialty, working with multiple subspecialties including shoulder/upper extremity, hand, total joint, hip preservation, sports medicine and trauma.
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Day
Schedule: 4x10's
What We Have to Offer
- Competitive compensation: Attractive salary with potential sign-on and relocation.
- Top-tier benefits: Medical, dental, CME, retirement plans, and malpractice insurance (including tail).
- Generous time off: Ample time to recharge and maintain work/life balance.
- Career growth: Student loan repayment, leadership training, and advancement opportunities.
- Innovation Lab: Partner with our medical device incubator to develop cutting-edge healthcare solutions.
- Wellness support: Access to mental health services and wellness coaching.
- Pacific Northwest lifestyle: Enjoy stunning views and outdoor adventures in a vibrant community.
Please contact Carla Voss with questions: carla.voss@multicare.org
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Position Summary
The orthopedic clinic APP is a key provider within the ambulatory orthopedic team, focusing on comprehensive musculoskeletal care in the outpatient setting. They collaborate closely with patients, family members, and a multidisciplinary team to evaluate, diagnose, and treat orthopedic conditions, ensuring optimal recovery and mobility.
This position specializes in assessing and managing orthopedic injuries and conditions, providing non-surgical treatment options, and overseeing rehabilitation strategies. The clinic APP will perform joint injections, arthrocentesis, diagnostic imaging reviews, and minor outpatient procedures while educating patients on injury prevention and long-term musculoskeletal health. Additionally, they contribute to evidence-based orthopedic care, optimizing treatment protocols and supporting continuity of care.
Responsibilities
- Evaluation and diagnosis of musculoskeletal disorders and injuries
- Development and implementation of individualized treatment plans
- Joint injections, arthrocentesis, and other minor outpatient procedures
- Interpretation of diagnostic imaging (X-rays, MRIs, CT scans)
- Postoperative care management, including wound assessment, pain control, and rehabilitation guidance
- Patient education on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and orthopedic health
- Maintain accurate patient records while adhering to hospital policies and regulations
- Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, and clinical staff to ensure coordinated care
- Participate in clinic-based call rotation as needed
Requirements
- Licensed in the state of WA by the time of employment
- DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority
- Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association
About Good Samaritan Hospital
MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital is a 388-bed acute-care hub serving Puyallup and East Pierce County. As the area’s only hospital, it features a Family Birth Center, Level III Trauma and Neonatal ICUs, Level I Trauma Rehabilitation Center, Children’s Therapy Unit and a 24-hour Emergency Department. Innovative facilities like the LEED Gold-certified Dally Tower and Pulse Heart Institute make Good Samaritan a dynamic workplace for clinicians eager to advance their careers in a state-of-the-art environment.
About the Puyallup Community
Nestled at the foot of Mount Rainier along the Puyallup River, Puyallup offers a welcoming small-town feel just 10 miles from Tacoma and 35 miles from Seattle. Residents enjoy unique dining, an antique-filled downtown, excellent schools and abundant parks and recreation — all while being close to big-city opportunities.
Why MultiCare?
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Rooted in the local community: Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.
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Growth and education: Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.
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Well-being and support: Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.
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Living our values: Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.
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Belonging for all: Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.
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Pacific Northwest lifestyle: Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.
Pay and Benefit Expectations
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $172,000.00 - $172,000.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.
Join a team that shares your calling
At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.
Growing Orthopedic and Sports Medicine practice, providing patient access to the specialty, working with multiple subspecialties including shoulder/upper extremity, hand, total joint, hip preservation, sports medicine and trauma.
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Day
Schedule: 4x10's
What We Have to Offer
- Competitive compensation: Attractive salary with potential sign-on and relocation.
- Top-tier benefits: Medical, dental, CME, retirement plans, and malpractice insurance (including tail).
- Generous time off: Ample time to recharge and maintain work/life balance.
- Career growth: Student loan repayment, leadership training, and advancement opportunities.
- Innovation Lab: Partner with our medical device incubator to develop cutting-edge healthcare solutions.
- Wellness support: Access to mental health services and wellness coaching.
- Pacific Northwest lifestyle: Enjoy stunning views and outdoor adventures in a vibrant community.
Please contact Carla Voss with questions: carla.voss@multicare.org
LI-CV1
Position Summary
The orthopedic clinic APP is a key provider within the ambulatory orthopedic team, focusing on comprehensive musculoskeletal care in the outpatient setting. They collaborate closely with patients, family members, and a multidisciplinary team to evaluate, diagnose, and treat orthopedic conditions, ensuring optimal recovery and mobility.
This position specializes in assessing and managing orthopedic injuries and conditions, providing non-surgical treatment options, and overseeing rehabilitation strategies. The clinic APP will perform joint injections, arthrocentesis, diagnostic imaging reviews, and minor outpatient procedures while educating patients on injury prevention and long-term musculoskeletal health. Additionally, they contribute to evidence-based orthopedic care, optimizing treatment protocols and supporting continuity of care.
Responsibilities
- Evaluation and diagnosis of musculoskeletal disorders and injuries
- Development and implementation of individualized treatment plans
- Joint injections, arthrocentesis, and other minor outpatient procedures
- Interpretation of diagnostic imaging (X-rays, MRIs, CT scans)
- Postoperative care management, including wound assessment, pain control, and rehabilitation guidance
- Patient education on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and orthopedic health
- Maintain accurate patient records while adhering to hospital policies and regulations
- Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, and clinical staff to ensure coordinated care
- Participate in clinic-based call rotation as needed
Requirements
- Licensed in the state of WA by the time of employment
- DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority
- Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association
About Good Samaritan Hospital
MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital is a 388-bed acute-care hub serving Puyallup and East Pierce County. As the area’s only hospital, it features a Family Birth Center, Level III Trauma and Neonatal ICUs, Level I Trauma Rehabilitation Center, Children’s Therapy Unit and a 24-hour Emergency Department. Innovative facilities like the LEED Gold-certified Dally Tower and Pulse Heart Institute make Good Samaritan a dynamic workplace for clinicians eager to advance their careers in a state-of-the-art environment.
About the Puyallup Community
Nestled at the foot of Mount Rainier along the Puyallup River, Puyallup offers a welcoming small-town feel just 10 miles from Tacoma and 35 miles from Seattle. Residents enjoy unique dining, an antique-filled downtown, excellent schools and abundant parks and recreation — all while being close to big-city opportunities.
Why MultiCare?
-
Rooted in the local community: Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.
-
Growth and education: Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.
-
Well-being and support: Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.
-
Living our values: Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.
-
Belonging for all: Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.
-
Pacific Northwest lifestyle: Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.
Pay and Benefit Expectations
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $172,000.00 - $172,000.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Atrium Health7
- CommonSpirit Health6
- Novant Health5
- Emory Healthcare4
- Trinity Health4
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services58
- Education10
- Science & Research2
- Construction & Real Estate1
- Insurance1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in orthopedic physician assistant jobs.
- NCCPA certification and active state PA license required
- Current DEA registration and BLS or ACLS certification
- Experience assisting in orthopedic or musculoskeletal surgical procedures
- Proficiency with electronic health records such as Epic or Meditech
- Ability to perform independent post-operative inpatient and outpatient management
- Certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgery or first-assist training preferred
Tips for Your Orthopedic Physician Assistant Job Search
Tailor your resume to surgical subspecialties
Orthopedic PA hiring managers scan for subspecialty exposure fast. List specific procedures you've assisted or managed independently, such as total knee arthroplasty first assists, fracture reductions, or arthroscopic post-op management, not just general surgical support.
Highlight your first-assist certification separately
If you hold a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgery or a first-assist credential, put it in its own line near the top of your resume. Many orthopedic job postings filter on this before reading anything else in your application.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists orthopedic physician assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by patient volume and setting
High-volume trauma centers, outpatient sports medicine practices, and private orthopedic surgery groups each demand a different skill mix. Read the job description for language like 'rounding,' 'post-op visits,' or 'OR first-assist' to confirm the role matches your hands-on experience before applying.
Prepare case examples for behavioral interviews
Orthopedic interviewers routinely ask how you managed a complex post-op complication or handled a difficult patient conversation after a poor surgical outcome. Prepare two or three specific patient scenarios you can describe concisely without violating confidentiality.
Negotiate call schedule and autonomy before accepting
Before signing, ask explicitly about overnight call frequency, post-op rounding expectations, and your scope of practice in the OR. These vary dramatically between groups and affect daily workload far more than base compensation structure does.
Orthopedic Physician Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most orthopedic physician assistants?
The companies hiring the most orthopedic physician assistants right now include Atrium Health, CommonSpirit Health, and Novant Health, with the largest share of openings in North Carolina, California, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Hospital systems and large orthopedic surgery groups tend to post the highest volume of openings.
How many orthopedic physician assistant jobs are remote?
About 0% of orthopedic physician assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, since most of the role requires in-person patient care and surgical presence. The sub-areas most likely to allow remote work include telemedicine follow-up visits, pre-operative patient counseling, and medical documentation review roles.
How do you become an orthopedic physician assistant?
You complete an accredited master's-level PA program, pass the PANCE to earn NCCPA certification, and obtain a state PA license. From there, you pursue orthopedic-specific experience through clinical rotations, a PA surgical residency or fellowship if available, and hands-on first-assist opportunities. Many orthopedic PAs also pursue the Certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgery after accumulating sufficient surgical case volume.
Can you get hired as an orthopedic physician assistant with little experience?
Yes, some orthopedic groups and hospital systems hire new-grad PAs if you completed a surgical or orthopedic rotation during your PA program. Your rotation case log, any first-assist experience, and strong letters from supervising orthopedic surgeons carry significant weight. Larger health systems with formal PA onboarding programs are generally more willing to train new graduates than small private practices.
What does the orthopedic physician assistant interview process look like?
Most orthopedic PA interviews start with a phone screen from HR or a practice administrator, followed by an in-person or video interview with the supervising orthopedic surgeon or group partners. You'll typically discuss your surgical case experience, scope of practice comfort level, and how you handle post-operative complications. Some groups ask you to observe a clinic day or OR case before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to orthopedic physician assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to orthopedic physician assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your subspecialty experience and preferred setting, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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