Physician Assistant-Joint Replacement
Is $90k–180k competitive?
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Job Description
About the Role
Join EXCELSIOR ORTHOPAEDICS GROUP as a Physician Assistant-Joint Replacement in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: EXC Amherst NY - Amherst, NY 14226Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $90,000.00 - $180,000.
Key Responsibilities
- and Responsibilities Obtain patients complete medical history and physical data.
- Assess patient for developing and updating of treatment plans; implement treatment plans that have been reviewed and approved by supervising physician.
- Order diagnostic tests, including but not limited to radiology exams and laboratory studies.
- Provide patient education, effectively explaining the necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Requirements
- Requirements and Qualifications Graduation from AMA accredited physician assistant program, including national certification as a physician assistant by the NCCPA.
- Current NYS Physician Assistant License required.
- BS Health Sciences or related field required.
- Physical Demands Position requires full range of body motion including ability to position and move patients.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
Apply to join EXCELSIOR ORTHOPAEDICS GROUP as a Physician Assistant-Joint Replacement.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Physician Assistant-Joint Replacement position at EXCELSIOR ORTHOPAEDICS GROUP includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Primary Care position at EXCELSIOR ORTHOPAEDICS GROUP 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
EXCELSIOR ORTHOPAEDICS GROUP lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $90k to $180k annually.
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 ($90k–$180k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Surgical Assistance, Clinical Procedures, Medical History Assessment, Treatment Planning, Diagnostic Testing, Patient Education, Prescription Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant provides comprehensive patient care within a total joint replacement practice, focusing on hip and knee replacements. Responsibilities include assisting in the operating room and independently managing a clinic schedule for new and follow-up patients.
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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
yesterday
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