Physician Assistant- Orthopedic Foot & Ankle
Job Description
About the Role
Join Summit Health as a Physician Assistant – Orthopedics, $128K-$160K in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- will assist in the operating room, handle overflow of patients in the outpatient office, as well as patient rounding in the hospital.
- provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.
- provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.
Requirements
- include: Current New Jersey State PA License NCCPA Certification OR experience preferred We offer: Competitive.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $128K - $160K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Summit Health as a Physician Assistant – Orthopedics, $128K-$160K.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant- Orthopedic Foot & Ankle at Summit Health a 5.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. This places the position in the average range of all Orthopedic Surgery physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Orthopedic Surgery position at Summit 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
Summit Health lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $128k to $160k annually.
This is approximately 72% below the national median for Orthopedic Surgery professionals, which is around $510k.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in New Jersey.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($128k–$160k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Physician Assistant, Orthopedic, Foot & Ankle, Operating Room Assistance, Outpatient Care, Patient Rounding, Hospital Care, Patient-Centered Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will collaborate within the Orthopedic-Foot & Ankle Department, providing assistance in the operating room and managing overflow patients in the outpatient office setting. Responsibilities also include conducting patient rounding during hospital stays.
Benefits package: Competitive compensation, Comprehensive benefits, Generous CME funding. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Orthopedic Surgery physician assistant jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Physician-led/owned (Values alignment ↓ burnout 64%)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
12d ago
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