Physician Assistant - Total Joint

Ortho Illinois

7 days ago

United States$112k–168kFull TimePrimary Care

✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join OrthoIllinois as a Physician Assistant - Total Joint in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Assesses, diagnoses, and treats medical and surgical problems in accordance with Practice protocols and records the same for review by the supervising physician

Provides care that is patient centered, compassionate, appropriate and effective

Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients in accordance with Practice standards.

Elicits medical history and conducts physical exams on patients to provide health assessments and screens for abnormal conditions

Requirements

Master’s degree (M. A./M. S.) or equivalent from an accredited college or university

Current license to practice in the state of Illinois

Stand for long periods of time, walk for periods of time, and climb stairs

Requires lifting, carrying, or moving heavier objects (i. e. pushing or pulling up to 100 pounds and lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join OrthoIllinois as a Physician Assistant - Total Joint.

Key Skills

Orthopedic proceduresPatient assessmentDiagnosisSurgical assistanceJoint injectionsFracture reductionCasting and splintingWound carePatient educationElectronic medical recordsHIPAA complianceDiagnostic interpretationInfection managementPharmacologyQuality assuranceMedical documentation

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Physician Assistant - Total Joint position at Ortho Illinois includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Primary Care position at Ortho Illinois 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.

Compensation Analysis

Ortho Illinois lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $113k to $169k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($113k–$169k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Orthopedic procedures, Patient assessment, Diagnosis, Surgical assistance, Joint injections, Fracture reduction, Casting and splinting, Wound care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant provides medical care and surgical assistance under the supervision of a physician, including patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. They perform specialized orthopedic procedures, manage patient records, and participate in call rotation responsibilities.

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