Physician Assistant/Dr. Alexander - Savannah, GA

SPORTS ORTHOPEDIC PHYSICIAN’S ASSISTANT

Savannah, GA

We are looking for a Physician’s Assistant to join our sports orthopedic practice at Optim Orthopedics in Savannah, GA.

Why Us?

• Work side-by-side with a highly respected sports orthopedic surgeon who values mentorship and teaching.
• Real involvement in lite athlete care and team coverage- not just clinic throughput.
• High-functioning, efficient practice environment that allows you to focus on patient care
• Opportunity to grow your own patient panel and clinical reputation within the community.
• Exposure to advanced procedures and complex cases that accelerate your skillset and career trajectory.
• Clear path to increased autonomy, responsibility, and compensation as you grow.

Key Aspects:

• Delivering thorough, detail-orientated patient care every single time.
• Running an efficient clinic flow while maintaining a high level of patient connection and trust.
• Being fully prepared and proactive in both clinic and OR settings.
• Communicating clearly with patients, families, athletic trainers, and the care team.
• Taking ownership of patient outcomes, including follow-up and return-to-activity progression.
• Representing the practice with professionalism and excellence in all interactions.

We Will Help You by Providing:

• Direct 1:1 mentorship and real-time teaching from the surgeon in clinic and OR.
• Hands-on surgical training and progressive responsibility in procedures.
• Sideline and team coverage training, including collaboration with athletic trainers and therapist.
• Structured onboarding and clinical protocols to support efficiency and consistency.
• CME support and access to top sports medicine resources (courses, conferences, surgical skills labs).
• Ongoing feedback and development to help you grow clinically and professionally.

This Opportunity is Perfect for the Physician Assistant Who:

• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.
• Is highly efficient, organized, and detail oriented.
• Has a strong work ethic and takes pride in doing things the right way every time.
• Wants to work with athletes and be involved in sports medicine at a high level.
• Is coachable, humble, and eager to continuously improve.
• Brings a positive attitude and contributes to a strong team culture.

Meet your Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon and Mentor:

Thomas Alexander, MD

Since joining Optim Orthopedics in 2015, he has helped thousands of patients recover from injury, restore pain-free function eroded by age and wear to return to full activity level and the lifestyle they enjoy.

Dr. Alexander treats patients for a wide range of conditions to include shoulder tendinopathy, tennis elbow, rotator cuff tears, shoulder arthritis, SLAP tears, AC joint injuries, meniscus tears, knee arthritis, ACL tears, knee ligamentous injuries. Some of the procedures he performs are arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, arthroscopic labral repair, ACL reconstruction, cartilage restoration, meniscal repair, total and reverse shoulder arthroplasty, and total knee replacement.

He serves as a Team Physician for Savannah Ghost Pirates, Savannah State University, Savannah Country Day School, St. Vincent’s Academy, Claxton High School and Pinewood Christian Academy.

While treating athletic and degenerative injuries is his forte, he equally advocates for measures designed to prevent injuries, working alongside them to ensure best practices that will keep them out of his office.

Dr. Alexander earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, graduating with honors in 2009. He completed his residency at the Campbell Clinic of the University of Tennessee. He went on to complete a shoulder reconstruction and sports medicine fellowship at the prestigious Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas in Greenville. Dr. Alexander is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He sees patients in Savannah, Bluffton, Pooler, Hinesville and Reidsville.