Orthopedic Physician Assistant Jobs in Ohio
Orthopedic Physician Assistant jobs in Ohio are open across Cleveland and Lake and other Ohio metros, with employers like University Hospitals, University of Florida, and The MetroHealth System hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Description
Position Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Position Type: Physician
Specialty: Orthopedic - Sports Medicine
Every day, for more than 150 years, the physicians of University Hospitals have renewed a promise to meeting our patients' health care needs. Our talented team is integral to our rich history of success and critical to our future in a dynamic environment. As stewards of the UH legacy for excellence in patient care, our physicians are guided by an unwavering commitment to our mission: To Heal. To Teach. To Discover.
The Department of Orthopedics at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center is in search of a Physician to help continue with our excellent patient care. Appointment at the level of Clinical Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or full Professor is available commensurate with experience.
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center is among the nation's leading academic medical centers. Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine is a leader in medical research and education.
What Cleveland has to offer:
The Greater Cleveland Area is home to 2.8 million people and a wide variety of communities. Cleveland holds a wealth of cultural resources, entertainment options, and leisure activities including a vibrant Lake Erie shoreline and Metro Parks system. The parks are joined by the Cuyahoga Valley National Park with additional 33,000 acres, another 100 miles of trails, and camping sites. The Playhouse Square theatre district in downtown Cleveland is home to nine theatres hosting over 1,000 events each year; it is the country's largest performing arts center outside of New York City. Cleveland is also home to the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra, outstanding museums including Cleveland Museum of Art and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and many music venues, as well as professional sports teams (Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians, and Monsters). View our Northeast Ohio Relocation guide for more information.
Academic appointment, rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and primary board certification. Compensation is highly competitive.
A Brief Overview
Provides and manages direct medical evaluation, diagnosis, procedures, and care for patients within a recognized area of practice or for a specified patient population.
What You Will Do
- Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population.
- Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
- Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
- Trains and supervises medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate.
- May manage the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function.
- Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
- Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
- As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
- Maintain department productivity thresholds.
- Maintain faculty status in good standing with the CWRU SOM (if applicable).
- Adhere to core physician obligations as outlined in the Physician Policy Manual.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Qualifications
Education
- Doctorate Degree Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy with an unrestricted license (Required)
- Appointment with CWRU SOM at the level commensurate with experience (Required)
Work Experience
- Fellowship Training in some specialties (Required)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care. (Required proficiency)
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. (Required proficiency)
- Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise. (Required proficiency)
- Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise. (Required proficiency)
- Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage. (Required proficiency)
- Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops. (Required proficiency)
- Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise. (Required proficiency)
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. (Required proficiency)
- Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements. (Required proficiency)
- Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress. (Required proficiency)
- Effective verbal and written communication skills. (Required proficiency)
- Experience using EPIC (Preferred proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
- State of Ohio and Federal DEA Certification; Medical Specialty License or Certification; Board certified or Board eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty. (Required)
Physical Demands
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Rarely
- Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
- Balancing Occasionally
- Stooping Frequently
- Kneeling Frequently
- Crouching Frequently
- Crawling Occasionally
- Reaching Frequently
- Handling Frequently
- Grasping Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Travel Requirements
- 10%
Description
Position Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Position Type: Physician
Specialty: Orthopedic - Sports Medicine
Every day, for more than 150 years, the physicians of University Hospitals have renewed a promise to meeting our patients' health care needs. Our talented team is integral to our rich history of success and critical to our future in a dynamic environment. As stewards of the UH legacy for excellence in patient care, our physicians are guided by an unwavering commitment to our mission: To Heal. To Teach. To Discover.
The Department of Orthopedics at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center is in search of a Physician to help continue with our excellent patient care. Appointment at the level of Clinical Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or full Professor is available commensurate with experience.
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center is among the nation's leading academic medical centers. Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine is a leader in medical research and education.
What Cleveland has to offer:
The Greater Cleveland Area is home to 2.8 million people and a wide variety of communities. Cleveland holds a wealth of cultural resources, entertainment options, and leisure activities including a vibrant Lake Erie shoreline and Metro Parks system. The parks are joined by the Cuyahoga Valley National Park with additional 33,000 acres, another 100 miles of trails, and camping sites. The Playhouse Square theatre district in downtown Cleveland is home to nine theatres hosting over 1,000 events each year; it is the country's largest performing arts center outside of New York City. Cleveland is also home to the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra, outstanding museums including Cleveland Museum of Art and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and many music venues, as well as professional sports teams (Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians, and Monsters). View our Northeast Ohio Relocation guide for more information.
Academic appointment, rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and primary board certification. Compensation is highly competitive.
A Brief Overview
Provides and manages direct medical evaluation, diagnosis, procedures, and care for patients within a recognized area of practice or for a specified patient population.
What You Will Do
- Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population.
- Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
- Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
- Trains and supervises medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate.
- May manage the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function.
- Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
- Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
- As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
- Maintain department productivity thresholds.
- Maintain faculty status in good standing with the CWRU SOM (if applicable).
- Adhere to core physician obligations as outlined in the Physician Policy Manual.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Qualifications
Education
- Doctorate Degree Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy with an unrestricted license (Required)
- Appointment with CWRU SOM at the level commensurate with experience (Required)
Work Experience
- Fellowship Training in some specialties (Required)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care. (Required proficiency)
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. (Required proficiency)
- Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise. (Required proficiency)
- Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise. (Required proficiency)
- Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage. (Required proficiency)
- Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops. (Required proficiency)
- Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise. (Required proficiency)
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. (Required proficiency)
- Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements. (Required proficiency)
- Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress. (Required proficiency)
- Effective verbal and written communication skills. (Required proficiency)
- Experience using EPIC (Preferred proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
- State of Ohio and Federal DEA Certification; Medical Specialty License or Certification; Board certified or Board eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty. (Required)
Physical Demands
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Rarely
- Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
- Balancing Occasionally
- Stooping Frequently
- Kneeling Frequently
- Crouching Frequently
- Crawling Occasionally
- Reaching Frequently
- Handling Frequently
- Grasping Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Travel Requirements
- 10%
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Orthopedic Physician Assistant Job Market in Ohio
A snapshot from current Ohio openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- University Hospitals4
- University of Florida2
- The MetroHealth System1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services5
- Education2
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in orthopedic physician assistant jobs across Ohio.
- 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
Orthopedic Physician Assistant Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How many orthopedic physician assistant jobs are there in Ohio?
There are 7+ orthopedic physician assistant openings in Ohio on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Cleveland and Lake. New positions post regularly as employers across Ohio hire.
How much do orthopedic physician assistants make in Ohio?
Orthopedic physician assistants in Ohio earn a median of about $132,090 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $96,460 for the lowest 10% to over $210,350 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Ohio cities have the most orthopedic physician assistant jobs?
Cleveland and Lake have the most orthopedic physician assistant openings in Ohio right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire orthopedic physician assistants in Ohio?
Employers hiring orthopedic physician assistants in Ohio include University Hospitals, University of Florida, and The MetroHealth System, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote orthopedic physician assistant jobs in Ohio?
Yes. About 0% of orthopedic physician assistant openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Ohio metros.
How do I apply for orthopedic physician assistant jobs in Ohio?
You can apply to orthopedic physician assistant jobs in Ohio directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Ohio location, then apply to each one that fits.
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