Orthopedic Physician Assistant

1 day ago
United States$116k–140kFull TimePhysician Assistant
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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16% above median for Physician Assistant

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Grewal Orthopedic and Spine Care as a Orthopedic Physician Assistant in United States.

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

Requirements

  • 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

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Grewal Orthopedic and Spine Care as a Orthopedic Physician Assistant.

Key Skills

Surgical AssistancePatient AssessmentTreatment PlanningDiagnostic InterpretationPatient EducationPost-operative CareMedical DocumentationClinical JudgmentInterpersonal CommunicationOrthopedic CareSpine Care
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Orthopedic Physician Assistant at Grewal Orthopedic and Spine Care 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 on-call duties, 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 Grewal Orthopedic and Spine Care 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

Grewal Orthopedic and Spine Care lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $116k to $140k 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
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($116k–$140k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Surgical Assistance, Patient Assessment, Treatment Planning, Diagnostic Interpretation, Patient Education, Post-operative Care, Medical Documentation, Clinical Judgment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will assist orthopedic and spine surgeons in both surgical and outpatient settings. Key duties include performing patient assessments, developing treatment plans, and managing post-operative recovery.

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.

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About Grewal Orthopedic and Spine Care

Hospitals and Health Care
2-5
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

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