Surgical Physician Assistant - Orthopedics (hips & knees) - Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and Spine - Park Terrace

7 days ago

Los Angeles, California$147,784 - $236,454Full TimeOrthopedic Surgery

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Cedars-Sinai as a Surgical Physician Assistant – Orthopedics (Hips & Knees) in United States. Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and Spine is a world leader in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of sports-related injuries and illnesses. As the sports division of the #1 in California and #3 nationally ranked Cedars-Sinai Department of Orthopaedics, as surveyed by U.

Key Responsibilities

Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and complies patient medical data including health history and results of physical examination.

Under the direction of a total joints (hips and knees) Physician, you will conduct patient assessments, order, or directly provide treatments, and provide patient education and support.

Provides post

ups as needed including hospital rounding.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $147,784 - $236,454

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

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

Apply to join Cedars-Sinai as a Surgical Physician Assistant – Orthopedics (Hips & Knees).

Key Skills

OrthopedicsSports medicineSurgical assistancePatient assessmentSuturingWound closureClinical documentationEHRPhysical examinationPatient educationHospital roundingTotal joints

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant studies and possess national certification. Additionally, the role requires BLS, ACLS, and DEA certifications, along with at least one year of relevant clinical experience.

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Position Insights

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery 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.

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

Cedars-Sinai lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $148k to $236k annually.

This is approximately 62% below the national median for Orthopedic Surgery professionals, which is around $510k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Los Angeles, California.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Orthopedics, Sports medicine, Surgical assistance, Patient assessment, Suturing, Wound closure, Clinical documentation, EHR. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Surgical Physician Assistant will perform comprehensive patient examinations, provide assessments, and develop treatment plans under the direction of a physician. The role involves splitting time between clinical patient care and acting as a first assistant in the operating room for orthopedic p...

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