Physician Assistant - TOC

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orthopaedic Center in Huntsville, AL seeks a Physician Assistant to work with an orthopedic sports physician on interventional pain and cancer pain management. Expect a four/five-day work week with rotation across Huntsville, Madison, and Decatur locations; minimal call and no weekend duties.

Candidate must be licensed in Alabama with NCCPA certification. Shadowing of at least 3 months is anticipated; strong communication and independent work are essential.

Qualifications

• HS/GED required.
• NCCPA certification and Alabama license required.
• Experience or interest in sports medicine is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with board-certified orthopedic sports physician in interventional pain and cancer pain management.
• Run concurrent and independent clinics; refer for diagnostic treatments/tests.
• Order and review labs; evaluate X-ray, CT, and MRI results; document in EMR.
• Assist in surgery and participate in patient care planning.
• Shadowing period of at least 3 months.

Skills

Independence

Clinical decision making

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Sports medicine interest

Education

HS/GED

NCCPA certification

Alabama license

Job description

The Orthopaedic Center, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Physician Assistant (PA) to work directly with one of TOC's established, board-certified orthopedic sports physician. This is a practice focused on interventional pain procedures and management of complex cancer pain. Typical four/five-day work week, working in our Huntsville, Madison, and Decatur office locations on a rotational basis. Minimal call duties and no weekend obligations. Candidate must be licensed to practice in Alabama. Running concurrent and independent clinics, referring for diagnostic treatments/test, ordering and reviewing lab results, evaluating X-Ray, CT scan, and MRI results. Providing clear, concise, and accurate information in the EMR. Assisting in surgery. New hires should anticipate a minimum of 3 months shadowing.

Qualifications

Education required: HS/GED.

License: Must have a current NCCPA certification and be licensed to practice in Alabama.

Additional Skills

• Highly self-motivated and driven with a strong work ethic
• Able to work independently
• Confident in making clinical decisions and managing patient care
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with the orthopedic surgeon and healthcare team
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize multiple responsibilities
• Experience or interest in sports medicine and orthopaedics is a plus but not mandatory
• Pain management experience not required
• Desire for continued learning
• Compassionate and patient-centered with good interpersonal skills

About Us

At The Orthopaedic Center, we are proud to be the region’s leading orthopaedic group, dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. As our team continues to grow, we are seeking motivated professionals who are passionate about excellence, collaboration, and making a difference in the lives of our patients. Join our dynamic and expanding organization and become part of a team committed to outstanding orthopaedic care.