Physician Assistant

ADP, Inc.; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Peachtree Orthopedics seeks a Physician Assistant to deliver advanced clinical care under physician supervision, including evaluations, treatment planning, and surgical support. The role emphasizes collaboration with orthopedic surgeons, nurses, and rehabilitation staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include managing musculoskeletal conditions, ordering tests, prescribing medications, and educating patients on recovery expectations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• MPAS or equivalent degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years PA experience; orthopedic/sports med preferred.
• Knowledge of orthopedic medicine and pharmacology required.
• Experience with Athena EMR and healthcare platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient evaluations and develop treatment plans under physician supervision.
• Diagnose and manage orthopedic injuries and post-operative care.
• Order, interpret diagnostic studies and laboratory tests.
• Prescribe medications per state regulations and policies.
• Assist with surgical planning and perioperative care.
• Coordinate referrals, therapy services, and follow-up care.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and patient education.
• Collaborate with physicians, NPs, athletic trainers, and staff.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Organizational skills

Patient education

Problem solving

HIPAA compliance

Education

MPAS/MPA degree or equivalent

Tools

Athena EMR

Job description

Regular Full-Time Cumming, GA, US

Job Description

Department: Clinical Services

Reports To: Director of Clinical Services / Supervising Physician

FLSA Status: Exempt

The Physician Assistant provides advanced clinical care to patients under the supervision and collaboration of Peachtree Orthopedics physicians. This role is responsible for patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, clinical procedures, surgical assistance, patient education, documentation, and care coordination. The Physician Assistant partners with physicians, clinical staff, rehabilitation teams, and patients to ensure exceptional patient outcomes, continuity of care, regulatory compliance, and an outstanding patient experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations, including obtaining medical histories, conducting physical examinations, reviewing diagnostic studies, and developing treatment plans under physician supervision.
• Diagnose and manage orthopedic injuries, musculoskeletal conditions, post-operative recovery, and other physician-directed patient care needs.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic studies, laboratory testing, imaging, and other clinical assessments as permitted by licensure and organizational policies.
• Prescribe medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions in accordance with state regulations, supervising physician agreements, and organizational policies.
• Perform clinical procedures including injections, aspirations, wound care, dressing changes, suture and staple removal, casting, splinting, bracing, and other approved interventions.
• Assist with surgical planning, pre-operative evaluations, post-operative care, hospital rounds, and operating room support activities.
• Coordinate consultations, referrals, diagnostic testing, therapy services, durable medical equipment, and patient follow-up care.
• Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, surgical procedures, medications, rehabilitation expectations, and injury prevention strategies.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation within the electronic medical record system.
• Serve as a liaison between patients, physicians, hospitals, rehabilitation providers, and ancillary services to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in call coverage, hospital rounding, urgent orthopedic services, and clinic coverage as assigned.
• Monitor patient outcomes and participate in quality improvement initiatives, patient safety activities, and clinical performance programs.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA regulations, CMS requirements, state practice acts, and organizational policies.
• Collaborate with physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Athletic Trainers, Clinical Assistants, and rehabilitation staff to optimize patient care and operational performance.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement operational efficiencies to enhance patient outcomes, patient satisfaction, and clinical effectiveness.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program required.
• Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS), Master of Medical Science (MMS), or equivalent degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of Physician Assistant experience preferred; orthopedic, sports medicine, surgical, emergency medicine, or musculoskeletal experience preferred.
• Knowledge of orthopedic medicine, musculoskeletal disorders, diagnostic testing, clinical procedures, pharmacology, and evidence-based treatment practices required.
• Experience with Athena EMR, healthcare technology platforms, and electronic documentation systems preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, organizational, patient education, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment while maintaining professionalism and attention to detail.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May provide clinical direction and oversight to Medical Assistants, Clinical Assistants, Athletic Trainers, and other assigned clinical support personnel. No direct employee life-cycle management responsibilities.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification required.
• Current DEA Registration required or eligible for registration.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.

Physical Demands & WorkEnvironment

Clinical role requiring prolonged standing, walking, patient examinations, clinical procedures, surgical assistance, hospital rounding, and frequent interaction with patients, physicians, and healthcare staff. Ability to lift, move, push, and pull up to 100 pounds may be required. Work is performed in clinic, Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), hospital, and healthcare environments with exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and other healthcare-related hazards. The role requires the ability to respond effectively in urgent clinical situations while maintaining a high standard of patient care.

Peachtree Orthopedics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.