Per Diem Orthopedic Physician Assistant - Vassar Brothers Medical Center (75 minutes north of New York City)

Nuvance Health Med Practice

1 month ago

United States$86.52/hrPer Diem / PRNOrthopedic Surgery

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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 Nuvance Health Med Practice PC as a Per Diem Orthopedic Physician Assistant - Vassar Brothers Medical Center (75 minutes north of New York City) in United States. The Orthopedic Surgery Service at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, proudly joining Northwell, is seeking to add a board-certified per diem Physician Assistant to join its team. This position will be scheduled for 12 hour day coverage with overnight 12 hour call from home and weekend coverage.

Key Responsibilities

will be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program and be NCCPA certified as well as possess strong surgical and patient management experience.

Requirements

The qualified candidate will be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program and be NCCPA certified as well as possess strong surgical and patient management experience.

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accredited residency programs. Additionally, a new state

Orthopedics Exempt: Yes Salary Range: $86.52/hr

Benefits & Compensation

Hourly rate: $86.52/hr.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

per-diem schedule.

Night or evening shifts may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Nuvance Health Med Practice PC in United States.

Key Skills

Surgical ExperiencePatient ManagementOrthopedic SurgeryNCCPA CertifiedRNF Certification

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Per Diem Orthopedic Physician Assistant - Vassar Brothers Medical Center (75 minutes north of New York City) at Nuvance Health Med Practice a 2.0 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.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery position at Nuvance Health Med Practice 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: $86.52/hr.

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.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $87 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Surgical Experience, Patient Management, Orthopedic Surgery, NCCPA Certified, RNF Certification. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will provide 12-hour day coverage for the Orthopedic Surgery Service at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, which is now part of Northwell. This role also requires scheduled overnight call from home and weekend coverage responsibilities.

Benefits package: Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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