Orthopedic Upper Extremity Physician Assistant

Sutter Health

2 months ago

United States$193k–279kPart TimeOrthopedic Surgery

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Sutter Health as a Orthopedic Upper Extremity Physician Assistant in United States. We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation ALD Position Overview: Assesses, diagnoses, plans and implements the medical care of patients in collaboration with a physician.

Key Responsibilities

may include managing patients in an office, hospital, emergency and/or perioperative setting.

Follows ambulatory care and inpatient standardized procedures, protocols, policy and procedures regulated by the State of California Physician Assistant Practice Act.

Job Description: These Principal Accountabilities,.

Requirements

Provides health care services to patients under the direction and responsibility of physician.

Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.

Administers or orders diagnostic tests, and interprets test results for deviations from normal.

Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care.

Benefits & Compensation

Yes Unions: No Position Status: Exempt Weekly Hours: 32 Employee Status: Regular Sutter Health is an.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No weekends required.

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Key Skills

Patient CareMedical ConsultationPatient EducationTherapeutic ProceduresCommunication SkillsCritical ThinkingInterpersonal SkillsSurgical AssistanceDiagnostic TestsHealth MaintenanceDocumentationPerformance ImprovementClinical PathwaysElectronic Health RecordsTeam CollaborationPatient ManagementHealth Education

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Position Insights

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery position at Sutter Health 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

Sutter Health lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $193k to $280k annually.

This is approximately 54% below the national median for Orthopedic Surgery professionals, which is around $510k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Medical Consultation, Patient Education, Therapeutic Procedures, Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Interpersonal Skills, Surgical Assistance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant assesses, diagnoses, plans, and implements medical care for patients in collaboration with a physician. Responsibilities include performing patient assessments, providing health care services, and managing patient care in various settings.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Comprehensive Benefits Package. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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