OrthoCarolina·Gastonia, North Carolina
The Physician Assistant will provide medical care in office and hospital settings, including performing physical exams, ordering diagnostic tests, and assisting in orthopedic surgeries. They are also responsible for developing patient management plans, documenting care, and performing emergency room and floor consultations.
At OrthoCarolina, our team is our greatest asset and the foundation of our success.
We are a diverse group of individuals, accountable to each other to uphold the standards of excellence and promote an environment of teamwork throughout the organization.
OrthoCarolina has 43 unique care locations with over 1300 professionals who share a common goal to make lives better.
Our employees are eligible for a full spectrum of benefits including paid company holidays, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.
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We are currently searching for a Physician Assistant to work with one of our Providers at our OrthoCarolina Gastonia office location.
The Physician Assistant is responsible for providing medical care as delegated by OrthoCarolina physician(s). Responsibilities may include assisting the physician in both the office and hospital setting, independent clinics seeing patients with a variety of orthopedic injuries and illnesses, assisting in the operating room as needed, and performing emergency room and floor consultations.
Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results in collaboration with orthopedic surgeons/staff.
Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and managing infection. Assesses, applies and/or removes a variety of orthopedic casts, splints, and immobilization devices.
Serves as assist-at-surgery for orthopedic procedures.
Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, applies appropriate codes and charges for service, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
Dictates patient records including discharge summaries, history and physical evaluations, operative procedure notes, consultations and office visit notes. Documents patient information and care provided in patient record. Uses computer to access/enter needed data.
Rounds on hospital inpatients as directed by supervising physician(s) to hospitals assigned and performs emergency room and floor consultations as assigned.
• Graduate of AMA accredited physician assistant program.
North Carolina PA license
Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Prior experience in the field of orthopedics is preferred but not required.
Prior experience as a physician assistant is preferred but not required.
Candidates must be graduates of an AMA accredited physician assistant program and hold a current North Carolina PA license. Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants is required.
Market context
Physician openings in North Carolina often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed, board-certified clinicians who can step into team-based care quickly. These roles are competitive when they require a valid NC medical license, DEA registration, and strong collaboration skills, so candidates should confirm those credentials are current and tailor their application to multidisciplinary practice. Job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review details like health, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off faster.
