Orthopedic Physician Assistant
Listed compensation
$130k
The week · per this posting4-day week · 4×10sWeekdays only
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
Orthopedic Physician Assistant
A well-established community hospital near Pendleton, Oregon, is searching for an Orthopedic Physician Assistant to join its team.
Offering $130,000/annually + $20,000 Commencement Bonus + generous quality incentives
Orthopedic Physician Assistant Opportunity
- Full-Time, Permanent, Direct-Hire
- Schedule: 4x10 Day Shift
- Setting: Outpatient
Offers a comprehensive and robust benefits package, including $8,000 CME, student loan assistance, paid malpractice insurance, and much more
Orthopedic Physician Assistant Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive assessments of patients with musculoskeletal conditions
- Provide pre-operative and post-operative care and education to patients
- Work closely with the Orthopedic physician to deliver high-quality patient care
Orthopedic Physician Assistant Qualifications
- Must have previous experience as an orthopedic Physician Assistant
- Must have an NCCPA Certification
- Must have a Master's from an accredited PA Program
- Must have an Oregon PA License or the willingness to obtain one
Surrounding Community
An outdoor paradise, nestled in the eastern foothills of the Blue Mountains. Residents of this eastern Oregon town have immediate access to the mountains and lakes, offering activities such as hunting, fishing, skiing, and more.
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant will perform comprehensive assessments of patients presenting with musculoskeletal conditions and provide essential pre-operative and post-operative care and education. They must work closely with the Orthopedic physician to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Requirements
Candidates must possess previous experience as an Orthopedic Physician Assistant, hold an NCCPA Certification, and have graduated from an accredited PA Program with a Master's degree. An Oregon PA License or the willingness to obtain one is also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Orthopedic Physician Assistant at Ironside Human Resources a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Orthopedic Surgery (PA) — ranked against 315 active Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
Ironside Human Resources holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 174 active listings.
Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 80% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.5 / 10 · above average in orthopedic surgery (pa) | ranked against 315 Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $130k | Physician Assistant median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)36 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$126k in purchasing power | Oregon index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician Assistant listings in Oregon | 91 active | 4,649 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 80% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Ironside Human Resources | silver tier, 71/100 | Top Employers work-life index174 active listings |
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- No weekends
- No nights
Benefits & Perks
Living in Pendleton
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $312k≈ 2.4× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,435/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 14 min
- State income tax
- Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.