Physician Assistant
Job Description
About the Role
Join Spire Orthopedic Partners as a Physician Assistant – Full-Time, No Weekends in United States. Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: MOSA 512 2101 - Middletown, CT 06457Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: MastersSalary Range: $118,300.00 - $177,400.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement therapeutic intervention for specific conditions when appropriate.
- Conduct hospital, rounds, write orders, and take call for the Orthopaedic surgeon.
- implement a treatment or therapeutic plan for hospitalized patients, dictate discharge summaries, histories an.
- Provide education to patients and their caregivers to allow positive outcomes.
Requirements
- Graduate of accredited PA program
- NCCPA certified
- Current Connecticut State license (or pending approval)
- Orthopedic experience preferred, but not required. Willing to train new graduates in certain situations. For more information about MOSA, please visit middlesexortho. com.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $118K - $177K
- 25 days PTO.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Spire Orthopedic Partners in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant at Spire Orthopedic Partners a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Orthopedic Surgery physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Orthopedic Surgery position at Spire Orthopedic Partners 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
Spire Orthopedic Partners lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $118k to $177k annually.
This is approximately 71% below the national median for Orthopedic Surgery professionals, which is around $510k.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Middletown, Connecticut.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($118k–$177k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient care, Physical exams, Diagnostic procedures, Treatment planning, Orthopedic surgery assistance, Wound management, Fracture reduction, Joint injections. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will perform comprehensive patient examinations, interpret diagnostic tests, and formulate treatment plans for orthopedic conditions. They will also assist in surgeries, conduct hospital rounds, and provide patient education to ensure positive clinical outcomes.
Benefits package: Five Weeks PTO, Continuing Education Allowance. 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)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
yesterday
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