Physician Assistant (PA-C) – Clinical/Orthopedic Surgery
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Excel Orthopaedic Specialists as a Physician Assistant – Orthopedic Surgery in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- office procedures, including joint injections, casting, and splinting. Manage follow
Requirements
- paced environment, balancing office duties with surgical assistance. Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) and practice management software.
Benefits & Compensation
- quality patient care. Supportive team culture in a modern and well
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Excel Orthopaedic Specialists as a Physician Assistant – Orthopedic Surgery.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant (PA-C) – Clinical/Orthopedic Surgery at Excel Orthopaedic Specialists a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Orthopedic Surgery physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Orthopedic Surgery position at Excel Orthopaedic Specialists 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.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Massachusetts.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Assessment, Diagnostic Skills, Patient Education, Surgical Assistance, Joint Injections, Casting, Splinting, Wound Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The role involves conducting comprehensive patient assessments and developing individualized treatment plans in a clinical setting. Additionally, the candidate will provide first-assist support during orthopedic surgeries and manage postoperative care.
Benefits package: Competitive salary, Comprehensive benefits, Professional growth opportunities, Continuing education, Collaborative work environment. 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 (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2d ago
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