Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Surgery - Spine

This Orthopedic Surgery position at TRIA Orthopedics is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

TRIA Orthopedics lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $143k to $159k annually.

This is approximately 70% below the national median for Orthopedic Surgery professionals, which is around $510k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in United States.

Key skills and qualifications: First-Assist, Hospital Management, Patient Care, Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery, Neurosurgery, Post-operative Visits, New Consults. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will serve as a key member of the surgical spine team, focusing strongly on first-assist responsibilities, hospital management, and shared rounding. They will also provide independent patient care in the clinic, handling post-operative visits, follow-ups, and new consults.

Benefits package: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, 401k with company contribution and match, 457(b), Life insurance, Malpractice coverage, CME reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.