Physician Assistant - Hybrid - Orthopedics
Job Description
About the Role
Join Highmark Health as a Physician Assistant – Orthopedics – Hybrid in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- C scope or requiring higher
- level medical decision
- discharge follow
- specific procedures and expectations as stated with privileging and job agreement.(10%)
Requirements
- C or board eligible. Ongoing successful recertification (NCCPA) as a PA
- C Within 90 days of hire Drug Enforcement Agency Licensure Within 60 days of hire CPR
- related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Highmark Health as a Physician Assistant – Orthopedics – Hybrid.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Hybrid - Orthopedics at Highmark Health a 3.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Orthopedic Surgery physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Orthopedic Surgery position at Highmark Health 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.
Remote physician assistant positions in Orthopedic Surgery have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
Location & Logistics
This is a fully remote physician assistant position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient care, Emergency care, Diagnostic studies, Surgical assistance, Medication administration, Patient education, Care coordination, Inpatient rounds. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant provides specialty and critical care services, managing acute and chronic health conditions across inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include performing diagnostic procedures, assisting in surgeries, coordinating complex care, and maintaining accurate medical...
Benefits package: Professional continuing education, Quality improvement initiatives. 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 (1)
Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
yesterday
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