PA-C Orthopedics & Spine — Alaska Career & Relocation

McKinley Orthopedic and Sports Medicine; College (AK); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Retirement benefits

CME allowance

Paid CME time

Licensing assistance

Malpractice coverage

Job summary

McKinley Orthopedic, Sports Medicine & Spine in Fairbanks, Alaska, seeks a Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join a growing orthopedic team. You will manage evaluation, treatment, and ongoing care for musculoskeletal patients, collaborating with spine and orthopedic physicians, and participating in both clinic and potential surgical cases.

The role offers a base salary in the $130,000–$170,000 range with relocation options and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• NCCPA certification.
• Current Alaska PA license or ability to obtain Alaska licensure.
• Ability to obtain prescriptive authority and DEA registration.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating new orthopedic and sports medicine patients.
• Managing acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
• Evaluating sprains, fractures, joint injuries, and sports-related injuries.
• Managing arthritis and other degenerative orthopedic conditions.
• Providing preoperative and postoperative patient care.
• Ordering and reviewing X-rays, MRI studies, and other diagnostic testing.
• Developing treatment plans in collaboration with orthopedic and spine physicians.
• Performing appropriate office-based orthopedic procedures.
• Patient education and follow-up care.
• Coordinating care with physicians, physical therapy, imaging, and other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Prescriptive authority

DEA registration

Alaska license

Communication skills

Education

Accredited Physician Assistant program

NCCPA certification

Job description

McKinley Orthopedic, Sports Medicine & Spine in Fairbanks, Alaska, seeks a Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join a growing orthopedic team. You will manage evaluation, treatment, and ongoing care for musculoskeletal patients, collaborating with spine and orthopedic physicians, and participating in both clinic and potential surgical cases.

The role offers a base salary in the $130,000–$170,000 range with relocation options and a comprehensive benefits package.