Orthopedic Physician Assistant Jobs in North Carolina
Orthopedic Physician Assistant jobs in North Carolina are consistently in demand, concentrated across hospital systems, orthopedic specialty practices, and sports medicine clinics, with openings at every level from new graduate to senior PA. The heaviest hiring is in Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, and Greensboro, where large systems like Atrium Health, Duke Health, and Cone Health maintain active orthopedic programs. Sub-specialties seeing the strongest interest include joint reconstruction, spine care, and sports medicine. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Description
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
Cary Orthopaedics is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with Fellowship Training in Foot & Ankle Surgery to join our growing physician-owned practice serving the greater Triangle region of North Carolina.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join an established Foot & Ankle program and build a comprehensive practice alongside a fellowship-trained Foot & Ankle surgeon. The incoming physician will have the opportunity to manage the full spectrum of Foot & Ankle pathology, from routine conditions to complex reconstruction, trauma, sports injuries, deformity correction, and total ankle replacement.
Position Highlights
- Fellowship-trained Foot & Ankle Orthopaedic Surgeon required
- New fellowship graduates encouraged to apply
- Full spectrum Foot & Ankle practice
- Advanced case mix including:
- Total ankle replacements
- Hindfoot fusions
- Complex reconstruction
- Trauma Sports-related injuries
- Significant referral base throughout the growing Triangle region
- Practice locations in Cary, Morrisville, and Holly Springs
- New Cary facility currently under development
- Dedicated clinical support with Medical Assistant or Athletic Trainer
Call Responsibilities
- APPs provide first-call coverage
- Orthopaedic ER call approximately three times per month
- Weekend call generally replaces additional monthly call obligations
- Occasional call support at Rex Raleigh
Candidate Qualifications
- MD or DO
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery
- Completion of an accredited Foot & Ankle Fellowship
- Interest in practicing the full breadth of Foot & Ankle surgery
Recruiter: Laura Oakes, laura.oakes@unchealth.unc.edu
Keywords: ortho, orthopaedics, orthopedics, orthopedic surgeon, foot, ankle
Other Information
Education Requirements:
- Meeting the Board Certification requirements. Graduation from an accredited school of medicine.
- Board Certified Orthopedic Surgery
- DEA;ACLS;MD
- Language Skills: Should be able to communicate proficiently in English.
REASONING ABILITY
High-level quantitative and qualitative reason skills are essential in order to diagnosis medical and clinical issues presented by patients.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
North Carolina Medical License, DEA License, BLS/ACLS certification preferred. Board certified in Orthopedic Surgery.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, kneel, bend and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physician generally works in a medical office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasoning Ability: High-level quantitative and qualitative reason skills are essential in order to diagnosis medical and clinical issues presented by patients.
Job Details
Legal Employer: GP2
Entity: UNC Health MG Group Practices
Organization Unit: CO Admin
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Cary
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
This position is employed by UNC Physicians Group Practices II, LLC, a private, for-profit subsidiary of UNC Health Care System.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
Description
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
Cary Orthopaedics is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with Fellowship Training in Foot & Ankle Surgery to join our growing physician-owned practice serving the greater Triangle region of North Carolina.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join an established Foot & Ankle program and build a comprehensive practice alongside a fellowship-trained Foot & Ankle surgeon. The incoming physician will have the opportunity to manage the full spectrum of Foot & Ankle pathology, from routine conditions to complex reconstruction, trauma, sports injuries, deformity correction, and total ankle replacement.
Position Highlights
- Fellowship-trained Foot & Ankle Orthopaedic Surgeon required
- New fellowship graduates encouraged to apply
- Full spectrum Foot & Ankle practice
- Advanced case mix including:
- Total ankle replacements
- Hindfoot fusions
- Complex reconstruction
- Trauma Sports-related injuries
- Significant referral base throughout the growing Triangle region
- Practice locations in Cary, Morrisville, and Holly Springs
- New Cary facility currently under development
- Dedicated clinical support with Medical Assistant or Athletic Trainer
Call Responsibilities
- APPs provide first-call coverage
- Orthopaedic ER call approximately three times per month
- Weekend call generally replaces additional monthly call obligations
- Occasional call support at Rex Raleigh
Candidate Qualifications
- MD or DO
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery
- Completion of an accredited Foot & Ankle Fellowship
- Interest in practicing the full breadth of Foot & Ankle surgery
Recruiter: Laura Oakes, laura.oakes@unchealth.unc.edu
Keywords: ortho, orthopaedics, orthopedics, orthopedic surgeon, foot, ankle
Other Information
Education Requirements:
- Meeting the Board Certification requirements. Graduation from an accredited school of medicine.
- Board Certified Orthopedic Surgery
- DEA;ACLS;MD
- Language Skills: Should be able to communicate proficiently in English.
REASONING ABILITY
High-level quantitative and qualitative reason skills are essential in order to diagnosis medical and clinical issues presented by patients.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
North Carolina Medical License, DEA License, BLS/ACLS certification preferred. Board certified in Orthopedic Surgery.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, kneel, bend and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physician generally works in a medical office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasoning Ability: High-level quantitative and qualitative reason skills are essential in order to diagnosis medical and clinical issues presented by patients.
Job Details
Legal Employer: GP2
Entity: UNC Health MG Group Practices
Organization Unit: CO Admin
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Cary
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
This position is employed by UNC Physicians Group Practices II, LLC, a private, for-profit subsidiary of UNC Health Care System.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
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What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in orthopedic physician assistant jobs across North Carolina.
- Active North Carolina Physician Assistant license issued by the North Carolina Medical Board
- Current NCCPA certification or board-eligible status from an accredited PA program
- Prior clinical experience in orthopedics, musculoskeletal care, or a related surgical specialty
- Demonstrated ability to perform first assists, suturing, and post-operative patient management
- Proficiency with orthopedic procedures including joint injections, casting, and splinting
- Strong documentation skills and familiarity with electronic health record systems used in orthopedic settings
Orthopedic Physician Assistant Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a orthopedic physician assistant in North Carolina?
You must hold an active license from the North Carolina Medical Board, which requires graduation from an ARC-PA-accredited PA program and passing the PANCE examination administered by the NCCPA. After licensure, you apply directly to orthopedic practices or hospital-based orthopedic departments. Many North Carolina employers prefer candidates who completed PA rotations in surgical or musculoskeletal settings, and obtaining a Certificate of Added Qualification in orthopedic surgery from the NCCPA strengthens your candidacy.
How much do orthopedic physician assistants make in North Carolina?
Orthopedic physician assistants in North Carolina earn a median of about $129,360 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $101,100 for the lowest 10% to over $164,770 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire orthopedic physician assistants in North Carolina?
Employers hiring orthopedic physician assistants in North Carolina right now include Novant Health, UNC Health, and EmergeOrtho, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. North Carolina's large integrated health systems, academic medical centers, and independent orthopedic group practices all post regularly, making it one of the more active state markets for this specialty.
Which North Carolina cities have the most orthopedic physician assistant jobs?
Lincolnton, Supply, and Cary account for the highest concentration of orthopedic physician assistant openings in North Carolina. Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham lead because of their large integrated health systems and academic medical centers, while Greensboro's density of regional orthopedic group practices and sports medicine clinics sustains steady demand outside the major research triangle corridor.
Are there remote orthopedic physician assistant jobs in North Carolina?
Yes, but they are rare. Orthopedic PA work is inherently hands-on, involving physical examinations, injections, surgical assistance, and post-operative care that cannot be performed remotely. About 25% of orthopedic physician assistant openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions typically involve triage call coverage, patient education, or prior authorization review rather than direct clinical care.
How can I get hired as a orthopedic physician assistant in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate-friendly orthopedic positions at large North Carolina health systems such as Atrium Health, Duke Health, or UNC Health, which periodically onboard new PAs into structured mentorship programs within their orthopedic departments. Candidates who completed PA school rotations in surgical or musculoskeletal settings, or who worked as surgical technologists or athletic trainers before PA school, have a measurable edge. Pursuing NCCPA board certification promptly and expressing openness to trauma or general orthopedics widens your options considerably.
Where can I find and apply to orthopedic physician assistant jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to orthopedic physician assistant jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty interest and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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