Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) – Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Spine
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McKinley Orthopedic, Sports Medicine & Spine
Fairbanks, Alaska
Full-Time | $130,000-$170,000 | Relocation Opportunity
Build Your Orthopedic Career in Alaska
McKinley Orthopedic, Sports Medicine & Spine is seeking a Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join our growing orthopedic team in Fairbanks, Alaska. This is an opportunity to build a long-term career in a comprehensive orthopedic practice where you can work closely with orthopedic and spine physicians while treating a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions. Our PA-Cs is an important part of the clinical team-not simply an extension of it. We are looking for a provider who wants meaningful responsibility, strong physician collaboration, professional growth, and the opportunity to make an impact on orthopedic care in Interior Alaska.
The Opportunity
The PA-C will provide evaluation, treatment, and ongoing management of orthopedic and musculoskeletal patients in a busy specialty practice.
Clinical responsibilities may include:
Evaluating new orthopedic and sports medicine patients
Managing acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions
Evaluating sprains, fractures, joint injuries, and sports-related injuries
Managing arthritis and other degenerative orthopedic conditions
Providing preoperative and postoperative patient care
Ordering and reviewing X-rays, MRI studies, and other diagnostic testing
Developing treatment plans in collaboration with orthopedic and spine physicians
Performing appropriate office-based orthopedic procedures
Patient education and follow-up care
Coordinating care with physicians, physical therapy, imaging, and other healthcare professionals
Depending on experience and practice needs, opportunities may also be available to assist with surgical cases. Operating room time is not guaranteed and will depend on physician and facility needs.
Why McKinley?
McKinley Orthopedic, Sports Medicine & Spine provides comprehensive orthopedic care to Fairbanks and communities throughout Interior Alaska. Our practice provides access to orthopedic and sports medicine care, spine care, walk-in injury evaluation, and advanced diagnostic services, including on-site MRI and X-ray. For a PA-C, that means the opportunity to work in an environment where the diagnosis, treatment, imaging, follow-up, and surgical continuum of orthopedic care are closely connected.
We value:
Clinical excellence
Strong physician-PA collaboration
Provider autonomy appropriate to experience
Teamwork
Efficient, patient-centered care
Professional development
Long-term relationships with our providers and community
Compensation
Base Salary: $130,000-$170,000 annually
Compensation will be based on orthopedic experience, surgical experience, clinical background, and overall qualifications.
Additional incentive or productivity compensation may be available depending on the structure of the final employment agreement.
Recruitment & Benefits Package.
Our recruitment package may include:
Competitive base salary
Sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Medical benefits
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Retirement benefits
CME allowance
Paid CME time
Professional licensing and credentialing assistance
Malpractice coverage
Long-term professional growth within the McKinley organization
Final benefits are based on the employment agreement.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for a PA-C who is confident, motivated, personable, and interested in becoming a long-term member of our orthopedic team.
Required Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
NCCPA certification
Current Alaska PA license or ability to obtain Alaska licensure
Ability to obtain appropriate prescriptive authority and DEA registration
Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other members of the healthcare team
Preferred Experience
Experience in any of the following areas is especially valuable:
Orthopedics
Sports medicine
Spine
Emergency medicine
Urgent care
Trauma
Surgical care
Fracture management
Musculoskeletal injections
Surgical first assisting
Orthopedic experience is preferred, but we are also interested in strong PA-C candidates whose clinical background and skills translate well to orthopedic medicine. We are looking for a long-term team member that fits in well with the current team so are willing to train for new graduates!
Why Fairbanks?
Fairbanks offers a rare combination: a rewarding professional career and immediate access to the Alaska lifestyle.
As the medical and economic hub of Interior Alaska, Fairbanks serves patients from a vast geographic area. Practicing here gives providers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a community where access to specialty care matters.
Outside of work, Fairbanks offers exceptional access to:
Hiking and trail systems
Downhill and cross-country skiing
Hunting and fishing
Snowmachining
Boating and river recreation
Camping
Northern lights viewing
Alaska's wilderness and national parks
More Than Another PA Position
We want to find someone who is looking for more than their next job.
We are looking for a PA-C who wants to become an important part of an orthopedic practice, develop strong relationships with physicians and patients, and build a career in Interior Alaska.
If you are an experienced PA-C looking for greater professional opportunity-or a provider ready to bring your skills into orthopedic and sports medicine-we would like to hear from you.
Come build your orthopedic career with McKinley Orthopedic, Sports Medicine & Spine in Fairbanks, Alaska!
Apply today with your current CV or résumé.
McKinley Orthopedic, Sports Medicine & Spine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
https://www.mckinleyortho.com/