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Leesburg, Florida

Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Spine | UF Medical Group | FT

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Since the doors opened more than 59 years ago, UF Health Leesburg Hospital has continued to build upon its reputation as a leading medical center and the most comprehensive provider of health care services in the region.

The hospital offers advanced cardiovascular care, including one of the largest open-heart programs in Florida.

The American College of Cardiology has recognized UF Health Leesburg Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain by awarding a Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primacy PCI and Resuscitation — its highest and best level of accreditation.

The hospital also offers world-class orthopedics, minimally invasive robotic surgery, life-saving emergency care, stroke treatment, labor & delivery, and so much more.

Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive healthcare to patients in collaboration with physicians and other medical staff in a clinic setting, including medical evaluation, treatment, counseling and referrals.

Locations Include the Following

  • LEESBURG | 701 Medical Plaza Drive, Leesburg, FL 34748
  • THE VILLAGES | 1501 US HWY 441, Building 1800, Suite 1832, The Villages, FL 32159
  • TAVARES | 2051 Mayo Drive, Tavares, FL 32778

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Licensure/Certification/Registration
  • Florida PA License
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • NRP

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Orthopedic Spine CarePatient TreatmentPatient CounselingClinical Practice

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 62% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Physician Assistant Jobs

49 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution49 jobs · 35 employers

11
<$140k
8
$140k-160k
15
$160k-180k
14
$180k-200k
1
$212k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs · 35 employers

401k / retirement match
84%
CME allowance
66%
Sign-on bonus
58%
Relocation assistance
11%
Loan repayment
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physician Assistant- Dr. Fealy

Hospital for Special Surgery · New York, New York

$195k-$212k
#2

Urgent Care Advanced Practice Clinician (PA-C or ARNP)

Evergreen Emergency Services · Snohomish, Washington

$92-$96/hr
#3

Pain Management Physician Assistant

$171k-$198k
#4

Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)

$95/hr
+ 47 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 317 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Leesburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$293k
Typical market rent
$1,744/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.