Orthopedic Physician Assistant Corpus Christi, TX
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Icon Health as a Orthopedic Physician Assistant Corpus Christi, TX in United States. About us Icon Health is breaking barriers as an orthopedic telehealth and care navigation company. We are a group of experienced healthcare professionals and clinicians passionate about improving the way orthopedic care is delivered.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform initial orthopedic telehealth and in person visits including but not limited to diagnosis, ordering imaging, and referring patients for in person care when appropriate.
- The in person visits will be at a PCP office performing orthopedic exams and injections.
Requirements
- working and able to handle the pressure of a fast
- paced environment
Benefits & Compensation
- Friday or 8
- 5 in local timezone) 2 Days in person and 3 doing virtual visits No nights, weekends, or call Full Benefits Employee funded 401k Job Type: Full
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No weekends required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
Apply to join Icon Health as a Orthopedic Physician Assistant Corpus Christi, TX.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Orthopedic Physician Assistant Corpus Christi, TX at Icon Health a 9.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 1% of all Orthopedic Surgery physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Orthopedic Surgery position at Icon 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.
Remote physician assistant positions in Orthopedic Surgery have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
Location & Logistics
This is a fully remote physician assistant position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
- Exceptional work-life balance score (9.0/10)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Orthopedic Telehealth, In Person Visits, Diagnosis, Ordering Imaging, Referring Patients, Orthopedic Exams, Injections, Empathy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will perform initial orthopedic telehealth and in-person visits, including diagnosis, ordering imaging, and referring patients for necessary in-person care at a PCP office for exams and injections. They will also build patient trust, communicate with the clinical team, create...
Benefits package: Malpractice, Supervising MD will be provided, State Licensing and NCCPA Fees are covered, CME, Full Benefits, Employee funded 401k. 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)
Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
2mo ago
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