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About the Role
PRN Physician Assistant in orthopedic surgery at an ambulatory surgery center. Direct OR supervision. Walnut Creek, CA.
Join Surgery Partners, Inc as a Physician Assistant PRN – Orthopedic Surgery, ASC in Walnut Creek, California, United States.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Surgery Partners, Inc as a Physician Assistant PRN – Orthopedic Surgery, ASC.
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant provides direct patient care and clinical support within an ambulatory surgery center under the supervision of physicians. Responsibilities include assisting in the operating room, monitoring patient care, and collaborating with the medical team to ensure high standards of service.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physician Assistant program and hold a non-restricted DEA license for the state. A minimum of 3-5 years of work experience is required, with preference given to those with a background in orthopedic surgery.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 48% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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