Physician Assistant – Spine & Extremity Orthopedics at AICA Orthopedics, P.C. – Atlanta, Georgia

Physician Assistant – Spine & Extremity Orthopedics

Location: Atlanta Metro
Positions: 2 Available
Schedule: Monday-Friday | No Call | No Weekends

Position Overview

ProCo and AICA Orthopedics seeks experienced Physician Assistants for our multidisciplinary orthopedic practice spanning 21 locations. Unlike traditional groups that specialize in single body parts, our PAs work across both spine and extremity orthopedics, providing comprehensive care to accident injury patients alongside orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, and interventional spine specialists.

What You'll Do

Clinical Care:

• Conduct medical histories and physical examinations for spine and extremity injuries
• Diagnose and develop treatment plans for musculoskeletal conditions under physician supervision
• Order and interpret diagnostic imaging (X-rays, MRIs, CT scans)
• Perform trigger point injections and major joint injections
• Manage pre- and post-procedural care for interventional patients

Interventional & Surgical Support:

• Order and coordinate interventional spine procedures (epidurals, facet blocks, RFA)
• First assist in OR for orthopedic and spine surgeries
• Assist with endoscopic spine surgeries and minimally invasive procedures

Multidisciplinary Collaboration:

• Serve as liaison between patients and care team across multiple specialties
• Refer patients appropriately for specialized procedures or surgical consultation
• Ensure continuity of care across 21 AICA locations
• Collaborate with physicians, mid-levels, and therapy teams

What You Bring

Required:

• Graduate of accredited PA program with current Georgia licensure (or ability to obtain)
• Minimum 5 years PA experience (strongly preferred)
• Experience in spine and extremity orthopedics – this is critical
• Current DEA, BLS, and ACLS certifications
• Proficiency with trigger point and joint injections
• EMR experience (NextGen preferred)
• Ability to work autonomously under physician supervision

Preferred:

• Spine experience valued over extremity-only
• OR experience with first assist capabilities
• Personal injury or workers' compensation practice background
• Multidisciplinary practice experience

What Sets You Apart

• Broad orthopedic knowledge across spine and multiple extremity areas
• Clinical versatility managing diverse musculoskeletal conditions
• Strong procedural skills with desire to expand OR capabilities
• Team-oriented mindset thriving in multidisciplinary settings
• Independent worker managing high-volume clinical workflow
• Adaptable across multiple locations and patient populations

Why ProCo / AICA?

Unique Clinical Experience:

• Work across spine, sports medicine, hand/upper extremity, and foot/ankle
• True multidisciplinary exposure unlike traditional orthopedic groups
• OR opportunities and advanced procedural skill development

Work-Life Balance:

• No call, no weekends (unless choosing optional urgent care)
• Monday-Friday schedule
• 3 weeks PTO + 1 week paid CME

Competitive Package:

• Up to $175,000 base salary for well qualified applicants
• Performance bonuses and salary differentials for multi-site coverage
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k)
• CME allowance and conference attendance
• Flexible employment (W-2 or 1099 options)

Career Growth:

• Cross-training in multiple orthopedic subspecialties
• Leadership pathways (Senior PA, Lead PA, Clinical Coordinator)
• Mentorship from experienced surgeons and specialists
• Growing organization with 400+ team members

Practice Details

Patient Population:

• Auto accident and personal injury patients
• Workers' compensation and commercial insurance
• Acute/subacute spine and extremity injuries

Work Environment:

• High-volume, fast-paced clinical setting
• Modern facilities with NextGen EMR
• Collaborative team with physician mentorship
• State-of-the-art equipment across 21 locations

About ProCo AICA Orthopedics

For 25 years, ProCo and AICA has been Atlanta's premier integrated healthcare provider with 21 locations. Unlike traditional orthopedic groups that silo specialists, we offer true multidisciplinary care with orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, interventional spine specialists, chiropractors, and physical therapists – all under one roof. Our PAs gain clinical exposure unavailable in traditional practices.

Ready to expand your orthopedic expertise with no call and excellent work-life balance? Apply now!

Required:

• Graduate of accredited PA program with current Georgia licensure (or ability to obtain)
• Minimum 5 years PA experience (strongly preferred)
• Experience in spine and extremity orthopedics – this is critical
• Current DEA, BLS, and ACLS certifications
• Proficiency with trigger point and joint injections
• EMR experience (NextGen preferred)
• Ability to work autonomously under physician supervision

Preferred:

• Spine experience valued over extremity-only
• OR experience with first assist capabilities
• Personal injury or workers' compensation practice background
• Multidisciplinary practice experience