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American Orthopedic Partn
Staten Island, New York

Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$85-$95/hr

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Job Description

Physician Assistant

Job Description

Company Description

Motion Orthopedics is a dynamic orthopedic surgery practice in the greater New York and New Jersey area. With multiple offices across Manhattan, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island, Long Island, and New Jersey, we are at the forefront of delivering exceptional orthopedic care. We are currently looking for a Per Diem Physician Assistant to join our elite team supporting our Staten Island Office.

Why You'll Love Working with Us

Exciting Role: As a Per Diem Physician Assistant, you'll be at the heart of our practice, working directly alongside our renowned team of physicians. This is your chance to make a real impact.

Immediate Start: We're ready for you to jump in and start making a difference ASAP!

What You'll Be Doing

  • Collaborate closely with our team of physicians, learning from the best in the field.
  • This position will be one day a week but could grow to more time
  • No Nights, Weekends, or On-Call Duty: Achieve that perfect work-life balance!

Your Credentials

  • Must be licensed to practice in New York State.
  • Preferred: Prior Orthopedic Surgery or Physiatry experience.
  • Preferred: Worker's Compensation license.

Ready to embark on an exciting journey with us? Join the team at Motion Orthopedics and be a part of something extraordinary!

Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

As such, individuals are recruited, hired, assigned, and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Please note that we participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with a team of physicians to deliver orthopedic care in a clinical setting. Provide support for patient treatment plans and assist in daily practice operations.

Requirements

Must hold a valid license to practice as a Physician Assistant in New York State. Prior experience in orthopedic surgery or physiatry and a Worker's Compensation license are preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient CareClinical Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant at American Orthopedic Partn a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Orthopedic Surgery (PA) — ranked against 315 active Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 40 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$187k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $173k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Physician Assistant Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution21 jobs

8
<$180k
7
$180k-205k
1
$218k
5
$230k-255k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
76%
CME allowance
64%
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
12%
PSLF eligible
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Marin Health · Greenbrae, California

$92.96-$127.12/hr
#2

Physician Assistant OR Nurse Practitioner PRNPer Diem

Concentra · Gilroy, California

$85-$120/hr
#3

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner PRN

$85-$120/hr
#4

Physician Assistant OR Nurse Practitioner PRN

$80-$120/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 315 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About American Orthopedic Partn

Hospitals and Health Care
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

No Nights
No Weekends
No On-Call
Collaborative Practice Agreement Required