Physician Assistant

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

3 days ago

Little Rock, Arkansasup to $50,000Full TimeOrthopedic Surgery

✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences as a Physician Assistant – Orthopaedic Spine, Pediatric in United States. Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps. Microsoft.

Key Responsibilities

quality, hands

Requirements

quality, hands

employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check This position is subject to pre

discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. Constant Physical Activity: Talking Frequent Physical Activity: Sitting, Standing, Walking Occasional Physical Activity: Feeling

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences as a Physician Assistant – Orthopaedic Spine, Pediatric.

Key Skills

Patient careSurgical assistingInpatient roundingDiagnostic proceduresTherapeutic proceduresClinical documentationCare planningOrthopedic surgery supportCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsCollaborationLab interpretationImaging interpretationDischarge planningFracture reduction

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Orthopedic Surgery physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery position at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 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

Stated compensation: up to $50,000.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient care, Surgical assisting, Inpatient rounding, Diagnostic procedures, Therapeutic procedures, Clinical documentation, Care planning, Orthopedic surgery support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Extender provides hands-on patient care by assisting physicians in clinic, operating room, and inpatient settings. Responsibilities include performing diagnostic procedures, managing care plans, rounding on patients, and participating in the orthopedic after-hours call rotation.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, CME Allowance, Life Insurance, Education Discount. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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