Nevada · Ortho PA placement
Orthopedic PA jobs and hiring in Las Vegas
In short
FirstAssistPA places orthopedic PAs in Las Vegas, Henderson and Summerlin, permanent or on 3 to 6 month W-2 contracts, and matches ortho PAs to Nevada roles for free. Nevada PAs practice under physician supervision, and a physician may supervise up to three PAs and APRNs at a time unless the Board approves more. Your first placement is free.
Hiring an ortho PA in Las Vegas
Las Vegas has two adult Level I trauma centers, University Medical Center and Sunrise, and ortho groups that cover them alongside clinics in Henderson and Summerlin. Trauma call is a real part of many roles here, so we ask about it on every search.
Nevada's supervision limit is tighter than California's: three PAs and APRNs combined per physician unless the Board approves a petition for more. If you're adding PAs to a group that already has several APPs, count before you hire.
What to plan for
- The supervision count: three PAs and APRNs per physician, or a petition to the Board for more.
- A Nevada license. Nevada isn't in the PA Licensure Compact; a temporary license exists but requires immediate physician supervision.
- Which trauma center the call covers, and hospital privileges there.
- Housing or a stipend for a contract PA relocating from out of state.
Trauma centers in the area
The adult Level I trauma centers in Las Vegas, as verified by the American College of Surgeons. Both also hold pediatric designations.
| Hospital | City | Level |
|---|---|---|
| University Medical Center | Las Vegas | Level I |
| Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center | Las Vegas | Level I |
Source: American College of Surgeons, Find a Hospital (verified trauma centers), checked September 24, 2026. Designations change; confirm with the hospital.
Nevada PA rules, in brief
A high-level summary for planning a hire, not legal advice. Each point links to its source.
- Nevada PAs practice under the supervision of a supervising physician. NRS 630.271
- A physician may supervise up to three PAs at a time (PAs and APRNs counted together), and can petition the Board to supervise more. NAC 630.495
- Nevada has a temporary PA license, including for PAs licensed in another state, but a temporary licensee may work only under the immediate supervision of a physician. NAC 630.320
- Nevada is not a member of the PA Licensure Compact. PA Compact
What PAs are paid in Las Vegas
Government data for all physician assistants, not ortho specifically. Use it as an anchor, then adjust for first assist, call and experience. The U.S. median was $135,880 (May 2025).
| Area | Median | Mean | 10th to 90th pct. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas (metro) | $134,660$64.74/hr | $140,860 | $65,060 to $179,070 |
| Nevada, statewide | $134,660$64.74/hr | $135,790 | $60,040 to $175,300 |
BLS publishes the same median for Las Vegas and for Nevada as a whole; the means and percentiles differ.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, Physician Assistants (29-1071), May 2025 estimates.
For practices and for PAs
Hiring in Las Vegas?
Permanent, 3 to 6 month contract (locum) or per diem. Your first placement is free, and if you aren't happy with the PA we place, we find a replacement at no cost.
Ortho PA looking in Las Vegas?
Free, ortho-only matching. We negotiate rate, stipend and schedule, and never send your CV without asking.
Questions about Las Vegas
How many PAs can one physician supervise in Nevada?
Under NAC 630.495, a physician may not simultaneously supervise more than three physician assistants (PAs and APRNs counted together), but may petition the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners to supervise more.
Does a PA need a Nevada license to work in Las Vegas?
Yes. Nevada is not in the PA Licensure Compact, so a PA licensed elsewhere needs a Nevada license. Nevada does offer a temporary license, but a temporary licensee may work only under the immediate supervision of a physician.
Do you place contract orthopedic PAs in Las Vegas?
Yes. We place 3 to 6 month W-2 contract PAs and permanent hires in Las Vegas, Henderson and Summerlin.
What does FirstAssistPA charge to place an orthopedic PA in Las Vegas?
Nothing for your first placement, permanent or contract. If you aren't happy with the PA we place, for any reason, we find a replacement at no cost. PAs never pay a fee.