Physician Assistant
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Orthopedic Centers Of Colorado as a Physician Assistant in United States. Description POSITION OVERVIEW: Responsible for assisting physicians with surgical procedures, patient care, post-surgical care, clerical, environmental and organizational tasks. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinic services.
Key Responsibilities
- as assigned which may include respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with physician quickly.
- All other duties as assigned by Physician, clinical coordinator or practice administrator.
Requirements
- REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: Knowledge of surgical and medical office procedures.
- Knowledge of computer systems and applications.
- Knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation to type patient information.
- Skill in operating business office machines.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $38 - 44 Per hour
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Orthopedic Centers Of Colorado as a Physician Assistant.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant at Orthopedic Centers Of Colorado a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Primary Care 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.
Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Primary Care position at Orthopedic Centers Of Colorado 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.
Compensation Analysis
Orthopedic Centers Of Colorado lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $79k to $92k annually.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $44 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
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
- Transparent compensation ($79k–$92k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Surgical Procedures Assistance, Patient Care, Post-Surgical Care, Patient Flow Organization, Vital Signs Measurement, Medical Documentation, Patient Instruction, Telephone Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant is responsible for supporting physicians during surgical procedures, managing patient care, and handling post-surgical follow-up, while also providing essential information to patients to maximize clinic service benefits. Essential functions include organizing daily patient f...
Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
1mo ago
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