Full -time Orthopedic Physician Assistant - Vassar Brothers Medical Center (75 minutes north of New York City)

This Orthopedic Surgery position at Nuvance Health Med Practice 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.

Nuvance Health Med Practice lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $105k to $150k annually.

This is approximately 75% below the national median for Orthopedic Surgery professionals, which is around $510k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Poughkeepsie, New York.

Key skills and qualifications: Orthopedic Surgery, Patient Management, OR Coverage, Post-op Management, Inpatient Care, Consults, Floor Rounds. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will provide OR coverage and manage inpatient admissions, consults, and floor rounds. Responsibilities also include post-operative management and patient discharge.

Benefits package: Comprehensive benefits, CME allowance, Professional dues/expenses, PSLF eligible. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.