Surgical Orthopedic Physician Assistant - Full-Time - Pasadena
Job Description
About the Role
M-F. No weekends. Assist complex ortho surgeries. Busy clinic. High skill. No call info.
Key Responsibilities
- Work under protocol to develop an effective, safe, and patient-centered treatment plan
- Maintain ongoing communication with the physician regarding assigned patients and provide timely notification of changes in patient status.
- Maintain ongoing communication with other members of the care team through written documentation, telephone or in-person conversation.
Requirements
- Lateral mobility skills are required for success in this role.
Benefits & Compensation
- Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and complies patient medical data including health history and results of physical examination.
Work Schedule
- Provide timely and complete clinical documentation in the EHR following patient visits or telephone calls.
- Core hours are 8 am – 5 pm, Monday to Friday with flexibility to work extended hours as needed
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Surgical Orthopedic Physician Assistant - Full-Time - Pasadena at Cedars-Sinai a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Orthopedics 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.
Orthopedics — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Orthopedics position at Cedars-Sinai 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.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Pasadena, California.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
About WeekdayDoc
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 Orthopedics physician assistant jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
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
2mo ago
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