Physician Assistant
Is $125K - $140K competitive?
See how this position compares to Orthopedic Surgery market data — salary percentile, benefits comparison, and hiring trends.
Job Description
About the Role
Join Golden State Orthopedics and Spine as a Physician Assistant – Orthopedics, Sign-On Bonus in United States. About the Role We are looking for an Experienced Physician Assistant (PA) for our busy Orthopedics practice. This PA may perform delegated functions as appropriate to their "scope of practice" under the direction and supervision of the physician.
Key Responsibilities
- based procedures.
Requirements
- minded with ambition to build their own productivity A hardworking team player looking to join an ambitious group
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $125K - $140K
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Golden State Orthopedics and Spine as a Physician Assistant – Orthopedics, Sign-On Bonus.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Physician Assistant position at Golden State Orthopedics and Spine includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Orthopedic Surgery position at Golden State Orthopedics and Spine 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
Golden State Orthopedics and Spine lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $125k to $140k annually.
This is approximately 74% below the national median for Orthopedic Surgery professionals, which is around $510k.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
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 ($125k–$140k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Orthopedic care, Patient evaluation, Medical history taking, Physical exams, Office-based procedures, Clinical documentation, Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will perform direct and indirect general orthopedic care, including patient evaluations and physical exams. They will also assist in office-based procedures and document patient information in medical records.
Benefits package: Sign-On Bonus, Full PPO Medical Insurance, 401k and Profit-Sharing, Paid Vacation, Holidays and Sick Time, Employee Discount Programs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
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
12d ago
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