Physician Assistant

OrthoBethesda; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aligned Orthopedics, in partnership with OrthoBethesda & Shady Grove Orthopedics, is hiring an Orthopedic Physician Assistant to join our team. This role is primarily OR-based, with responsibilities across our hospital locations in Bethesda, Rockville, and nearby surgery centers.

You will assist surgeons in the operating room and clinic, participate in inpatient rounding, and function as an independent provider with strong clinical judgment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PA program.
• National certification exam completed.
• Licensed or license-eligible in Maryland and Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons in the operating room and clinic.
• Participate in inpatient rounding at affiliated hospitals.
• Function as an independent provider with strong clinical judgment.

Skills

Orthopedic PA experience

Independent practice

Clinical judgment

Education

Graduate of PA program

National certification

MD/VA license eligible

Job description

Description

Aligned Orthopedics, in partnership with OrthoBethesda & Shady Grove Orthopedics, is hiring an Orthopedic Physician Assistant to join our team. This role is primarily OR-based, with responsibilities across our hospital locations in Bethesda, Rockville, and nearby surgery centers.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons in the operating room and clinic


• Participate in inpatient rounding at affiliated hospitals


• Function as an independent provider with strong clinical judgment

Qualifications

• Prior orthopedic PA experience strongly preferred


• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable practicing independently


• Graduate of an accredited PA program


• Successful completion of the national certification exam


• Licensed or license-eligible in Maryland and Virginia

Why Join Us

We offer a supportive, collaborative environment focused on professional growth and long-term retention. Our team takes pride in delivering exceptional patient care, reflected in our consistently outstanding patient satisfaction ratings. We seek individuals who are committed to excellence and who want to be part of a high-morale, high-performing team.

New hires will receive training alongside an experienced PA for the first 1–2 months, in addition to direct guidance from our surgeons.

We Offer The Following Benefits

• CME stipend per year


• Paid Licensure


• Health and welfare benefits package


• Employer paid Life, Disability, and Liability coverage


• 401k plan is offered with 4% employer contribution after first year of employment


• 7 holidays and 20 days of paid leave

Starting pay with no experience: $110,000 with signing bonus

Starting pay with experience: $120,000 & up with signing bonus