Physician Assistant (PA-C) – Orthopedic Surgery / Total Joint Replacement
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Excel Orthopaedic Specialists as a Physician Assistant (PA-C) – Orthopedic Surgery / Total Joint Replacement in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- First assist in hip and knee arthroplasty procedures
- Support operative workflow and perioperative care
- Assist with post
- operative orders
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
- Licensed Physician Assistant
- C preferred
- BLS and ACLS certification
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- 401(k) with employer match
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Excel Orthopaedic Specialists as a Physician Assistant (PA-C) – Orthopedic Surgery / Total Joint Replacement.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Physician Assistant (PA-C) – Orthopedic Surgery / Total Joint Replacement position at Excel Orthopaedic Specialists includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
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.
Compensation Analysis
Excel Orthopaedic Specialists lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $104k to $180k annually.
This is approximately 72% 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
- Transparent compensation ($104k–$180k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Hip Arthroplasty, Knee Arthroplasty, First Assist, Surgical Workflow, Perioperative Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will serve as the first assist in hip and knee arthroplasty procedures, supporting the operative workflow and managing post-operative orders. Responsibilities also include providing clinic support through preoperative education and patient follow-up, as well as assisting with...
Benefits package: Competitive Compensation, 401k With Employer Match, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Cme And Licensing Reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (1)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
1mo ago
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