Physician Assistant - Spine

Ortho Illinois

7 days ago

Illinois$113K - $169KFull TimeSurgery

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Job Description

About the Role

Join OrthoIllinois as a Physician Assistant – Spine Surgery, No Experience Needed in Illinois. Job Purpose: The Spine Center at OrthoIllinois is dedicated exclusively to diagnosing and treating spinal conditions. We offer the most advanced diagnostic capabilities and leading-edge treatments to the region, in a state-of-the art facility.

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 that work is performed

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

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $113K - $169K

Malpractice insurance covered.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join OrthoIllinois as a Physician Assistant – Spine Surgery, No Experience Needed.

Key Skills

Patient assessmentDiagnosisSurgical assistanceOrthopedic proceduresWound careCasting and splintingJoint injectionsPatient counselingMedical documentationHIPAA complianceDiagnostic imaging interpretationInfection managementPharmacologyClinical researchQuality assuranceBilling and coding

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Position Insights

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Surgery 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 Illinois.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

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

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will assess, diagnose, and treat patients with spinal conditions while assisting surgeons in clinical and operating room settings. They are responsible for performing specialized orthopedic procedures, managing patient care plans, and maintaining accurate medical documentatio...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan, CME Allowance, Malpractice Insurance, On-the-job training. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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