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, Education, and Insurance, with employers like Novant Health, Sanford Health, and Geisinger Health Plan hiring at this level now.
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Looking for a night shift where you’re more than just a number? Our Orthopedic Specialty Care Unit is known for its compassionate leadership, low turnover, and strong sense of camaraderie. We care for patients with a wide range of acute medical needs, giving you the chance to grow your clinical skills in a supportive environment. With leaders who are present and deeply invested in your success, this is a night shift that offers stability, impact, and community.
Schedule: 7pm- 7am, night Shift, Full-Time (Shift Differential for 11:30pm-7am)- Department: Orthopedic Specialty Care unit
- Location: Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center - NH NHRMC
Remarkable Care. Remarkable Careers.
Novant Health is committed to improving the health of its communities, one person at a time. We have a strong focus on innovation and research offering best-in-class technology and clinical care. We are committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to all our patients as well as equipping our workforce with the tools and support needed.
What We're Looking For:
- Education: High school diploma or GED required.
- Experience: One year preferred. Assisted Living facilities only: One year experience working in long-term care or assisted living, required
- Licensure/certification/registration: Completion of NAI program required. Listed with the nurse aide registry as an NA I required. Medication Safety - AME required. NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions (facility specific) within 3 months of hire for Emergency Departments and Behavioral Health units required.
- Additional skills preferred: Basic computer skills for documentation.
Looking for a night shift where you’re more than just a number? Our Orthopedic Specialty Care Unit is known for its compassionate leadership, low turnover, and strong sense of camaraderie. We care for patients with a wide range of acute medical needs, giving you the chance to grow your clinical skills in a supportive environment. With leaders who are present and deeply invested in your success, this is a night shift that offers stability, impact, and community.
Schedule: 7pm- 7am, night Shift, Full-Time (Shift Differential for 11:30pm-7am)- Department: Orthopedic Specialty Care unit
- Location: Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center - NH NHRMC
Remarkable Care. Remarkable Careers.
Novant Health is committed to improving the health of its communities, one person at a time. We have a strong focus on innovation and research offering best-in-class technology and clinical care. We are committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to all our patients as well as equipping our workforce with the tools and support needed.
What We're Looking For:
- Education: High school diploma or GED required.
- Experience: One year preferred. Assisted Living facilities only: One year experience working in long-term care or assisted living, required
- Licensure/certification/registration: Completion of NAI program required. Listed with the nurse aide registry as an NA I required. Medication Safety - AME required. NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions (facility specific) within 3 months of hire for Emergency Departments and Behavioral Health units required.
- Additional skills preferred: Basic computer skills for documentation.
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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 Novant Health, Sanford Health, and Geisinger Health Plan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 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 0% of entry level orthopedic physician assistant openings are remote or hybrid as of July 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, Education, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 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.