Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery (Experienced PA)

Confidential Employer

1 month ago

Vail, Colorado$120K - $180KFull TimeOrthopedic Surgery

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join The Steadman Clinic as a Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery (Experienced PA) in United States. Description POSITION DETAILS: Job Title: Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery Practice: Shoulder, Knee, Elbow Surgery & Sports Medicine; Peter Millett, MD Location: Primarily based out of our Vail Clinic. Schedule: Monday - Friday; No on-call responsibilities + paid holidays!

Key Responsibilities

Status: Exempt; Salaried Classification: full-time, year-round;.

Requirements

$180,000. PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT OVERVIEW: The Physician Assistant

related duties as needed. Actively contribute to the development of evidence

paced, team

oriented environment. Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and demonstrate ethical decision

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $120K - $180K

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with The Steadman Clinic in United States.

Key Skills

Orthopedic SurgerySports MedicineSurgical AssistingPatient EvaluationDiagnostic Data ReviewTreatment PlanningPrescription ManagementTherapeutic InjectionsDiagnostic InjectionsSurgical CodingPostoperative DocumentationPatient CommunicationClinical Protocol DevelopmentHIPAA ComplianceCritical ThinkingTeamwork

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery (Experienced PA) at Confidential Employer a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Orthopedic Surgery physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery position at Confidential Employer 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.

Compensation Analysis

Confidential Employer lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $120k to $180k annually.

This is approximately 71% below the national median for Orthopedic Surgery professionals, which is around $510k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Vail, Colorado.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Transparent compensation ($120k–$180k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Surgical Assisting, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Data Review, Treatment Planning, Prescription Management, Therapeutic Injections. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will collaborate closely with the supervising physician to provide comprehensive medical and surgical care, dividing responsibilities between clinic work, operating room assistance, and administrative tasks focused on high-quality patient outcomes. Core duties include diagnos...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401k with Safe Harbor Contribution, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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