Physician Assistant

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

3 days ago

Little Rock, Arkansasup to $50,000Full TimeOrthopedic Surgery

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences as a Physician Assistant – Pediatric Orthopedics in United States. Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps. Microsoft.

Key Responsibilities

making. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast

paced, collaborative environment while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and their families.

Requirements

making. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast

employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check This position is subject to pre

discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. Constant Physical Activity: Hearing Frequent Physical Activity: Sitting, Standing, Walking Occasional Physical Activity: Kneeling

Benefits & Compensation

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in United States.

Key Skills

Patient careSurgical assistingClinical proceduresHistory and physical examinationsCare planningDiagnostic proceduresTherapeutic proceduresLaboratory studies coordinationImaging interpretationCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsCollaborationInpatient careDocumentationDischarge planning

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences a 4.2 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 on-call duties, 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 University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 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

Stated compensation: up to $50,000.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient care, Surgical assisting, Clinical procedures, History and physical examinations, Care planning, Diagnostic procedures, Therapeutic procedures, Laboratory studies coordination. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Extender supports surgical teams by performing patient consultations, conducting physical examinations, and assisting in the operating room. They also manage inpatient care, interpret diagnostic results, and coordinate care plans in collaboration with attending surgeons.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Holiday Leave, Vacation, Sick Leave, Education Discount, Retirement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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