Physician Assistant ONLY - Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surge
Job Description
About the Role
Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Physician Assistant ONLY - Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surge in United States. Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in clinical area.
- Provides direct clinical care to patients.
- Prescribes/orders medications, therapies; orders/interprets laboratory tests, x-rays and procedures according to clinical privileges.
- Evaluates patients to determine their need for further health care.
Requirements
- Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers.
Benefits & Compensation
- Hourly rate: $79.67/hr.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- No weekends required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
Apply to join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Physician Assistant ONLY - Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surge.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant ONLY - Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surge at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare 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 Northwestern Memorial Healthcare 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
This position also offers production-based compensation: $80 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 ($0k–$0k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Expertise, Patient Care, Diagnosis, Management, Health Assessment, Physical Examinations, Prescribing Medications, Interpreting Tests. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will conduct comprehensive patient health appraisals, provide direct clinical care, order/interpret tests, and prescribe medications within their scope of practice. They are also responsible for developing educational systems for patients and families and mentoring graduate s...
Benefits package: Tuition Reimbursement, Loan Forgiveness, 401(k) Matching, Lifecycle Benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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 Primary Care physician assistant jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
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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