Physician Assistant for Orthopedic Surgery
Job Description
About the Role
Join Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group as a Physician Assistant for Orthopedic Surgery in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Qualified candidates will have a.
Requirements
- time position in Orthopedic surgery
- 2 years' experience required
- Serve as 1st Assist in operating room
- Monday–Friday schedule with no call responsibility
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Supportive, team
- based environment with leadership committed to APP development
- CME support and professional growth opportunities
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No call required.
Apply to join Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group as a Physician Assistant for Orthopedic Surgery.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Physician Assistant for Orthopedic Surgery position at Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group 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 Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group 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
Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $125k to $135k annually.
This is approximately 75% 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 ($125k–$135k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Orthopedic Surgery, First Assist, Operating Room, Patient Assessment, Clinical Documentation, Communication, Patient Panel Management, Continuity of Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will provide comprehensive, patient-centered care in an orthopedic surgery setting, serving as a first assist in the operating room and managing their own patient panel for continuity of care. Responsibilities include both inpatient and outpatient duties while collaborating c...
Benefits package: Paid Time Off, 401K Retirement Plan, Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, Vision Coverage, Tuition 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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