Entry Level Orthopedic Physician Assistant Jobs

New grad orthopedic physician assistant jobs connect recent graduates and entry level candidates with their first clinical roles, where strong internship experience or a well-documented rotation history can matter more than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site positions across Healthcare & Medical Services and Non-Profit & Social Services, with employers like Sanford Health, Sutter Health, and CHRISTUS Health hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles32
Top stateMinnesota
Top employerSanford Health
Top cityWorthington, MN
Work type92% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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CHRISTUS Health
Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon - Hand
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CHRISTUS Health
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Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon - Hand
CHRISTUS Health
Corpus Christi, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
Surgeons
10,000+

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Bronson Healthcare
PA-C or NP for Orthopedic Trauma, Foot and Ankle
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Bronson Healthcare
Added 4d ago
PA-C or NP for Orthopedic Trauma, Foot and Ankle
Bronson Healthcare
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Master's degree in nursing
5,001-10,000

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Novant Health
Orthopedic Physician Assistant
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Novant Health
Added 1w ago
Orthopedic Physician Assistant
Novant Health
Supply, North Carolina
Nursing
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Hybrid
Master's
10,000+

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Novant Health
Orthopedic Physician Assistant
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Novant Health
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Orthopedic Physician Assistant
Novant Health
Charlotte, North Carolina
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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Essentia Health
Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon
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Essentia Health
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Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon
Essentia Health
Fargo, North Dakota
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians
$743k - $1000k/yr
10,000+

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Entry Level Orthopedic Physician Assistant Job Market

Who's Hiring

Sanford Health
Sanford Health7 open roles
Sutter Health
Sutter Health3 open roles
CHRISTUS Health
CHRISTUS Health3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Non-Profit & Social Services

Entry Level Orthopedic Physician Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level orthopedic physician assistant job?

Employers hiring at the entry level prioritize clinical rotation experience in orthopedics, musculoskeletal assessment skills, and a willingness to learn under supervising physicians. Candidates who completed orthopedic-focused rotations, earned relevant certifications such as NCCPA board certification, and can demonstrate hands-on procedural exposure, including casting, joint injections, or surgical assist experience, stand out consistently over those with a general background alone.

Which companies hire entry level orthopedic physician assistants?

Companies hiring entry level orthopedic physician assistants right now include Sanford Health, Sutter Health, and CHRISTUS Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level covers orthopedic private practices, health systems, ambulatory surgery centers, and sports medicine clinics that are actively building junior clinical teams.

Are there remote entry level orthopedic physician assistant jobs?

Yes, though most orthopedic physician assistant roles require in-person patient care. About 8% of entry level orthopedic physician assistant openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions typically involve telehealth consultations, post-operative follow-up visits, or administrative clinical support rather than hands-on procedural work.

Are these new grad orthopedic physician assistant jobs?

Yes. The listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior orthopedic physician assistant roles. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts clinical rotations or supervised internship hours toward the requirement, or explicitly accepts candidates who are newly board-certified and ready to begin their first full-time position.

Which industries hire the most entry level orthopedic physician assistants?

Entry Level orthopedic physician assistant roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Non-Profit & Social Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors drive entry level hiring because they rely on growing clinical teams to handle patient volume, post-operative care coordination, and procedural support that experienced physicians and surgeons delegate to junior PAs.