
Job Location: Carmel, IN 46032
Position Type: Per Diem
Job Shift: AnyOrganization Overview
Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics is consistently recognized as a leader in the field of sports medicine and orthopedics within the midwest. Forté has been providing exceptional care to athletes and active people of all ages for over 40 years and pride ourselves in how we deliver that care.
We are a destination employment location for dedicated health care workers who are looking to advance their careers in their chosen profession. If you are seeking a setting that not only allows, but fosters professional growth and development while working with a team of outstanding, committed and like-minded leaders in this niche’ of health care, then you should consider Forté Sports Medicine - “The best place to get care AND the best place to give care!”
The Physician Assistant (PA) will assist 2 Foot and Ankle orthopedic surgeons with surgical responsibilities. The PA will perform duties as first assist in the OR under the direction of our Orthopedic Surgeons. This is a temporary position (Sept 1-Dec 31, 2026) to cover a maternity leave but could be opportunity to convert to full time early 2027.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Competencies (Knowledge/Skills/Abilities)
Physical demands
Travel required
Preferred education and experience
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug free workplace

Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, previously known as Methodist Sports Medicine, is an independent, physician-owned orthopedic practice recognized as one of the region’s most respected orthopedic groups. Clinical evaluations performed by highly skilled fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons, combined with advanced surgical techniques and comprehensive non-surgical treatment options, provide patients with exceptional treatment outcomes and a return to active living.
Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics provides patients comprehensive orthopedic care in several sub-specialties, including hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder care; foot and ankle care; hip and knee care; joint replacement and revision; spine care and sports medicine. Physicians with Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics have been trusted by the Indianapolis Colts as their official team physicians since 1983 and serve as the orthopedic provider for Purdue University, Butler University, Indiana University Kokomo and numerous high schools and public safety departments throughout central Indiana.