Physician Assistant-Orthopedi

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

2 months ago

Chicago, Illinois$61 - $76.25/hrFull TimeOrthopedics

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Physician Assistant-Orthopedi in United States. Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry.

Key Responsibilities

Friday Call required: 1/14 weekends, 1

Requirements

Required: Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physician Assistant Programs.

Physician Assistant in Medicine, Licensed (IL).

Physician Assistant certification by a national certifying body as approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation.

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association) certification.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $61 - $76.25/hr

Signing bonus: $1.

Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in United States.

Key Skills

Clinical ExpertisePatient CareHealth AssessmentSurgical AssistancePatient EducationQuality ImprovementResearch ParticipationTeam CollaborationMentoringDocumentationMedication ManagementDiagnostic SkillsPatient AdvocacyCommunicationInterdisciplinary ConsultationContinuing Education

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant-Orthopedi at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 3.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Orthopedics physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Orthopedics — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Orthopedics position at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare 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.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $61 - $76.25/hr.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Expertise, Patient Care, Health Assessment, Surgical Assistance, Patient Education, Quality Improvement, Research Participation, Team Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedics role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will conduct comprehensive health assessments, provide direct clinical care, and collaborate with physicians and other health professionals. Responsibilities also include mentoring graduate students and participating in quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Loan Forgiveness, 401k Matching, Lifecycle Benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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