Physician Assistant/Advanced Practice Provider - Orthopedic Surgery - Austell, GA
Wellstar Health System
Summary
Wellstar Medical Group is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our established, busy Orthopedic practice in Douglasville, GA, just 25 minutes west of Atlanta.
Job description
Physician Assistant will be responsible for working alongside our Orthopedic Sports Medicine physician in the clinic, inpatient rounding on patients and seeing consults as well as assisting in the OR as needed. PA will also see their own clinic patients eventually when ready. Current practice is primarily sports medicine, but will evolve over time to also have some total joints and other general orthopedic patients as the practice grows.
Ideal candidates must be certified physician assistants preferably with some experience in orthopedics, athletic training, sports medicine etc.
Requirements
- Certified Physician Assistant
- Experience in orthopedics, athletic training, or sports medicine preferred
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
- Competitive compensation package
Company overview
Wellstar Health System is one of Georgia's largest and most comprehensive integrated healthcare systems, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Marietta, Georgia. As a non-profit health system, Wellstar operates with a mission to enhance the health and well-being of every person it serves through its PeopleCare approach. The system employs approximately 29,469 to 33,000 team members across multiple hospitals, health parks, medical offices, outpatient centers, pediatric centers, nursing facilities, and hospice and home care services. Wellstar is nationally recognized for operating Georgia's largest integrated trauma network and features the second-largest Emergency Department in the United States. The organization provides more than $1 billion annually in charity care and community programs, demonstrating its commitment to community health. Wellstar has earned numerous accolades including recognition on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, Best Workplaces in Health Care, and PEOPLE Companies that Care lists. The system embraces innovation through its venture firm Catalyst by Wellstar, which nurtures early-stage healthcare companies, and maintains academic partnerships with institutions like the Medical College of Georgia for caregiver training. With specialties spanning cardiovascular care, oncology, women's health, pediatrics, musculoskeletal services, and numerous other medical disciplines, Wellstar delivers comprehensive healthcare across all stages of life.