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Physician Assistant – Orthopedic Surgery (Anchorage, Alaska)
Relocation Available | Signing Bonus Negotiable
Pay: From $145,000 per year (DOE)
About Us
At Alaska Fracture & Orthopedic Clinic (AFOC), our goal is to improve quality of life through exceptional orthopedic care. We strive to be leaders in advancing bone, joint, spine, and muscle care while providing superior access, service, and outcomes for our patients and their families. AFOC has locations in midtown Anchorage, South Anchorage, Eagle River, Palmer and Wasilla. This opening is for our main clinic on Lake Otis Parkway, in midtown Anchorage.
Position Overview
AFOC has an exciting opportunity for a Physician Assistant to work directly with an Orthopedic Surgeon in both clinic and hospital settings. This role offers a dynamic mix of patient care, surgical assisting, and hospital rounding, including occasional holiday rounding.This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated PA seeking to build or expand their career in orthopedic surgery while working closely with an experienced surgeon in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.
Why Join AFOC
- Work one-on-one with an orthopedic surgeon in a collaborative setting
- Opportunity to gain and expand orthopedic and surgical experience
- Exposure to both clinic and hospital-based patient care
- Supportive, team-oriented environment focused on positive patient outcomes
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Relocation assistance available and signing bonus negotiable
Key Responsibilities
- Assist orthopedic surgeon in clinic and hospital settings
- Participate in hospital rounds, including occasional holiday coverage
- Evaluate patients, perform assessments, and support treatment planning
- Assist in surgical procedures as needed
- Provide patient education and support positive patient outcomes
- Collaborate with physician and care team to ensure continuity of care
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation
Qualifications
- Alaska licensure required
- Board-certified Physician Assistant preferred
- Orthopedic and surgical experience preferred
Skills & Abilities
- Comfortable making independent clinical decisions within scope of practice
- Strong patient assessment and clinical evaluation skills
- Highly organized with the ability to manage a flexible schedule
- Dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care
- Effective communication and collaboration with physicians and care teams
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Salary is Negotiable (DOE)
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Employee discount
Additional InformationJob Type: Full-timeWork Location: In person (Anchorage, AK 99508)Relocation: Candidates should be willing to relocate prior to starting work
License/Certification: PA-C (or will have one soon, if in school)
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: From $145,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- PA-C (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Anchorage, AK 99508: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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