Physician Assistant - TOC

Huntsville Hospital Health System; Longwood (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orthopaedic Center, part of Huntsville Hospital Health System, seeks an experienced Physician Assistant to work with an established orthopedic sports physician. The role focuses on interventional pain procedures and cancer pain management, across Huntsville, Madison, and Decatur offices with a rotating schedule and minimal weekend duties.

Candidates must be licensed in Alabama and hold NCCPA certification.

Qualifications

• HS/GED is required.
• Current NCCPA certification and Alabama licensure required.
• Experience or interest in sports medicine or orthopaedics is a plus but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical procedures and perioperative care.
• Run concurrent and independent clinics with the orthopedic physician.
• Order and review lab results, imaging (X-ray, CT, MRI) and diagnose findings.
• Document clearly and accurately in the EMR.
• Shadowing period of at least 3 months for new hires.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Independent work

Clinical decision making

Team collaboration

Education

NCCPA Certification

HS/GED

Job description

Overview

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

AtThe 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.