Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Surgery, (San Rafael), Full-Time, Days

3 days ago

San Rafael, California$193K - $264KFull TimeOrthopedic Surgery

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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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 MarinHealth as a Orthopedic Surgery PA – San Rafael, Days in San Rafael, CA. ABOUT MARINHEALTH Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay.

Key Responsibilities

operative history and physical examinations. Facilitates patient education. Initiates pre

operative orders (subject to authorization/co

signature of responsible physician). Makes daily rounds on in

hospital patients as needed to evaluate patient progress and enter notes in chart, which will be countersigned by the physician. Makes daily rounds on weekends as set by a pre

Requirements

operative history and physical examinations. Facilitates patient education. Initiates pre

operative orders (subject to authorization/co

signature of responsible physician). Makes daily rounds on in

hospital patients as needed to evaluate patient progress and enter notes in chart, which will be countersigned by the physician. Makes daily rounds on weekends as set by a pre

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $193K - $264K

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with MarinHealth in San Rafael, CA.

Key Skills

Orthopedic surgeryPatient assessmentOperating room assistancePre-operative planningPost-operative careClinical documentationPatient educationWound carePain medication managementDiagnostic interpretationElectronic health recordsInterpersonal skillsCommunicationCollaboration

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Surgery, (San Rafael), Full-Time, Days position at Marin Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery position at Marin Health 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

Marin Health lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $92k to $127k annually.

This is approximately 79% below the national median for Orthopedic Surgery professionals, which is around $510k.

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 San Rafael, California.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Transparent compensation ($92k–$127k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Orthopedic surgery, Patient assessment, Operating room assistance, Pre-operative planning, Post-operative care, Clinical documentation, Patient education, Wound care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will provide comprehensive orthopedic care, including inpatient and outpatient assessments, surgical assistance in the operating room, and perioperative management. They will collaborate with attending physicians to coordinate patient treatment plans, perform clinical procedu...

Benefits package: Health, dental, vision insurance, Retirement plan, Paid time off, CME allowance, Malpractice coverage. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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