Physician Assistant - Hand, Wrist, Elbow & Orthopaedic Trauma

15 days ago
United States$105k–120kFull TimeOrthopedic Surgery
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Unknown as a Physician Assistant - Hand, Wrist, Elbow & Orthopaedic Trauma in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • related duties as needed. Actively contribute to the development of evidence

Requirements

  • paced, team
  • oriented environment. Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and demonstrate ethical decision

Benefits & Compensation

  • with travel required to other clinic locations. Classification: full
  • round; benefits eligible position Compensation: Our salary range is commensurate with experience, both as a PA
  • S, particularly with surgery, orthopaedics and independent clinic experience. PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT OVERVIEW: The Physician Assistant
  • related duties as needed. Actively contribute to the development of evidence

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Unknown as a Physician Assistant - Hand, Wrist, Elbow & Orthopaedic Trauma.

Key Skills

Orthopedic SurgerySurgical AssistingPatient AssessmentClinical DocumentationTreatment PlanningPatient EducationDiagnostic ProceduresTherapeutic InjectionsSurgical CodingCritical ThinkingInterpersonal SkillsCollaborationHIPAA ComplianceEvidence-based PracticeRadiographic Review
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Hand, Wrist, Elbow & Orthopaedic Trauma at Confidential Employer a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Orthopedic Surgery 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.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery position at Confidential Employer 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

Confidential Employer lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $105k to $120k annually.

This is approximately 78% below the national median for Orthopedic Surgery professionals, which is around $510k.

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 ($105k–$120k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Orthopedic Surgery, Surgical Assisting, Patient Assessment, Clinical Documentation, Treatment Planning, Patient Education, Diagnostic Procedures, Therapeutic Injections. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will collaborate with orthopaedic surgeons to provide comprehensive medical and surgical care in clinical, operating room, and emergency settings. Responsibilities include performing patient assessments, assisting in surgeries, managing treatment plans, and handling administr...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Sick Time, Paid Family Medical Leave. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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About Confidential Employer

Hospitals and Health Care
Vail, CO
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Sick Time
Paid Family Medical Leave
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

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

15d ago