Physician Assistant - Surgery
Is $93,300 - $167,800 competitive?
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Washington University in St. Louis as a Physician Assistant – Surgery in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- & Responsibilities: Performs physical assessments/examinations.
- Assesses and counsels patients and obtains medical histories.
- Monitors patient's adherence to protocols.
- Coordinates screening for research studies.
Requirements
- American Heart Association, Basic Life Support
- American Red Cross, Physician Assistant
- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Physician Assistant
- Employment Screening All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $93,300 - $167,800
- 22 days PTO.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Washington University in St. Louis in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Surgery position at Washington University in St. Louis 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
Washington University in St. Louis lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $93k to $168k annually.
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.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in St. Louis, Missouri.
Why This Position Stands Out
- Transparent compensation ($93k–$168k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient care, Physical assessment, Suturing, Wound care, Infection management, Diagnostic test interpretation, Medication prescription, Epic EHR. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will provide healthcare services under physician supervision, including conducting physicals, treating patients, and managing post-operative care. They will also assist faculty surgeons during procedures and coordinate screening for research studies.
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan, Tuition Benefits for Family, 22 Days Vacation, 10 Holidays, Sick Time. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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About Washington University in St. Louis
Benefits & Perks
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
4d ago
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