Physician Assistant-Orthopedi

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

13 days ago

Illinois$126K - $158KFull TimeOrthopedic Surgery

✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Physician Assistant – Orthopedics – 1/14 Call 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

Friday Call required: 1/14 weekends, 1

Requirements

Required: Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physician Assistant Programs.

Physician Assistant in Medicine, Licensed (IL).

Physician Assistant certification by a national certifying body as approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation.

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association) certification.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $126K - $158K

Signing bonus: $1.

401(k) with employer match.

Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in United States.

Key Skills

Clinical ExpertisePatient CareHealth HistoryPhysical ExaminationsMedication PrescriptionLaboratory TestsPatient EducationQuality ImprovementResearch ParticipationMentoringSurgical AssistanceOrthopedic CareInpatient RoundsOutpatient ClinicTeam CollaborationPatient Advocacy

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant-Orthopedi at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 2.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Orthopedic Surgery physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery 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.

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

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $127k to $159k annually.

This is approximately 72% below the national median for Orthopedic Surgery professionals, which is around $510k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Illinois.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($127k–$159k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Expertise, Patient Care, Health History, Physical Examinations, Medication Prescription, Laboratory Tests, Patient Education, Quality Improvement. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will conduct comprehensive patient assessments, provide direct clinical care, and collaborate with physicians and other health professionals. Responsibilities also include mentoring graduate students and participating in quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits package: 401k matching, Tuition reimbursement, Loan forgiveness, Lifecycle benefits, Sign-on bonus eligibility. 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 Orthopedic Surgery physician assistant jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.