Physician Assistant (PA) - Orthopaedics Spine

VUMC

1 month ago

United StatesFull TimePhysician Assistant

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

No salary listed — Physician Assistant pays $111k median

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a Physician Assistant (PA) - Orthopaedics Spine in United States.

Key Responsibilities

focused, or symptom

pharmacologic and surgical, needed to achieve expected outcomes. Utilizes evidence

centered care and the patient or designee as a full partner in decision making. Creates a climate of patient

Requirements

focused, or symptom

pharmacologic and surgical, needed to achieve expected outcomes. Utilizes evidence

centered care and the patient or designee as a full partner in decision making. Creates a climate of patient

Benefits & Compensation

Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.

Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.

Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:

Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a Physician Assistant (PA) - Orthopaedics Spine.

Key Skills

Medical KnowledgeClinical JudgmentTechnical CompetenceProfessionalismInterpersonal CommunicationDocumentationProfessional DevelopmentCompetency ValidationHealthcare TheorySurgical CarePre-operative ExaminationsPostoperative ManagementFracture ManagementCastingSplintingWound Care

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant (PA) - Orthopaedics Spine at VUMC 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.

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 VUMC 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Medical Knowledge, Clinical Judgment, Technical Competence, Professionalism, Interpersonal Communication, Documentation, Professional Development, Competency Validation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves participating in the medical and surgical care of orthopaedic patients in acute care and/or ambulatory settings, including pre-operative and postoperative management, fracture care, casting, splinting, wound care, and patient education. Responsibilities also include obtaining healt...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Adoption Assistance, Short Term Disability. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Orthopedic Surgery physician assistant jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.