Physician Assistant-Orthopedic Surgery (Part Time)
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Northwell as a Physician Assistant-Orthopedic Surgery (Part Time) in United States. Job Description Performs a variety of functions and technical procedures necessary for patient admission, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and outcome evaluation. Participates in performance improvement, research, and educational activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Bachelor’s Degree, required. Graduate of an accredited (Accreditation Review Committee for Physician Assistant Programs ARC
- PA) program, required.
- Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant (PA) by the New York State Department of Education, required.
- Current NCCPA Certification from the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), required.
Benefits & Compensation
- that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.
- When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.
-, location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Northwell as a Physician Assistant-Orthopedic Surgery (Part Time).
Key Skills
Requirements
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant-Orthopedic Surgery (Part Time) at Northwell 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 Northwell 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
Northwell lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $121k to $212k annually.
This is approximately 67% 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 ($121k–$212k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient Admission, Patient Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment, Follow-up, Outcome Evaluation, Performance Improvement, Research. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant performs technical procedures for patient admission, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and outcome evaluation, while also participating in performance improvement, research, and educational activities. Key duties include taking histories, performing exams, writing ...
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Work-Life Balance Score
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
Part Time
Posted
2mo ago
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