Orthopedic Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantFull-time

Listed compensation

$116k-$140k

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Job Description

About the Role

Grewal Orthopedic & Spine Care is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Orthopedic Physician Assistant to join our respected team in East Meadow, NY. This is an opportunity to work in a progressive, patient-centered practice dedicated to delivering advanced orthopedic and spine care with compassion and precision.

At Grewal, we don’t just treat conditions—we improve quality of life through innovative treatments and a collaborative approach to care.

Position Overview

As a key clinical partner, you will work directly with orthopedic and spine surgeons across both surgical and outpatient settings, playing a vital role in delivering exceptional patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist orthopedic surgeons in surgical procedures and clinical evaluations
  • Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to guide clinical decisions
  • Provide detailed patient education on post-operative care and rehabilitation
  • Manage follow-ups and monitor recovery progression
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes
  • Maintain accurate, timely medical documentation
  • Engage in continuous professional development and training

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
  • Active New York State PA license and NCCPA certification
  • Minimum 2 years orthopedic experience preferred; new graduates welcome to apply
  • Strong clinical judgment and procedural proficiency
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • BLS certification required; ACLS preferred

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Surgical AssistancePatient AssessmentTreatment PlanningDiagnostic InterpretationInterpersonal CommunicationOrthopedic Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Orthopedic Physician Assistant at Grewal Orthopedic and Spine Care a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Orthopedic Surgery (PA) — ranked against 314 active Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Grewal Orthopedic and Spine Care holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 80/100, 3 active listings.

Of the 41 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 85% have no call, 85% require no weekends.

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Salary Distribution25 jobs · 14 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
78%
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
57%
Relocation assistance
13%
Loan repayment
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 314 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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