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Langhorne, Pennsylvania

Orthopedic Physician Assistant- Langhorne, PA- Per Diem

Physician AssistantIncludes callIncludes weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

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Job Description

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Day Shift

Description

Trinity Health Mid Atlantic - St. Mary Medical Center is looking for a Per Diem Physician Assistant to join our Orthopedic practice in Langhorne, PA. Ortho experience preferred.

The PA will provide coordination, planning and implementation of health-related services that best meet the needs of patients and their families as a Physician Assistant. Incorporate education plans into daily patient activity while integrating primary and secondary diagnosis.

The APP will assume accountability for managing the delivery of patients and act as a patient advocate and uphold patient's rights. Will work in a collaborative team environment; consulting and referring to other Health Care professionals in our health system. At times asked to perform as a preceptor to PA's.

Practice/Responsibilities

  • APP will work as a Physician Extender, working with all orthopedic specialties.
  • APP will see new patients, Post-Op, Follow up and Injection visit types.
  • Schedule is 4 shifts per week.
  • APPs take first primary call 1:5 weekdays/weekends rotations; Physicians cover secondary call. Includes weekend rounding.
  • APP will be First Assist in Surgeries
  • Six full-time Physicians (mix of specialties to include: Sports Medicine, Foot/Ankle, Hand/Shoulder, Trauma, Joints, Spine) plus four PAs

Requirements

  • Master's Degree required
  • 2-4+ Years of experience preferred
  • PA License required
  • BLS required

Recruitment Package

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health, vision, and dental coverage
  • Paid malpractice insurance with post-employment tail coverage
  • Professional Development: CME expense allowance to support ongoing education
  • Retirement Planning: Employer-matched retirement savings program

Additional Information

  • On-Site Fitness Center – Free Membership: Stay healthy and energized with complimentary access to our spacious, fully equipped gym located right at the hospital. Enjoy the convenience of working out before or after your shift (or while on-call) without the hassle of an extra commute.
  • On-Site Child Care: Enjoy the convenience and peace of mind of a dedicated daycare center right on campus, making it easier to balance for your professional and family life

Community Description

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the fifth-most-populous city in the United States, and the core of the sixth-largest metropolitan area in the country.

Located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, the area boasts wonderful family oriented residential communities. There is quick access to historic Philadelphia with fabulous cultural opportunities, theater, orchestra, museums, and restaurants. Beaches, mountains, New York City and Washington DC are also just a short drive away.

Craving some fun in the fresh air and sunshine? Enjoy biking, fishing, hunting, horseback riding, golf and our many parks. The Countryside has more outdoor activities than you can shake a walking stick at including wine trails and even Appalachian trails, the possibilities are endless. For more information on Philadelphia visit visitphilly.com.

As the area’s most comprehensive medical center, St. Mary Medical Center provides state-of-the-art technology and advanced care for the most complex cases through a compassionate team of more than 700 physicians, 3,200 colleagues, and 1,100 volunteers. Services include the region’s leading cardiovascular program; Bucks County’s only state-accredited trauma center; emergency services including a dedicated pediatric emergency care center; neurosciences; a Joint Commission- certified primary stroke center, joint replacement program, and sleep disorder center; specialized diagnostic imaging; obstetrics; NICU and emergency pediatric care in partnership with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP); orthopedic surgery and rehabilitation; pain management; the St. Mary breast center; and the St. Mary cancer center.

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic is the largest Catholic healthcare system serving the Greater Philadelphia area and is a part of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan.

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic is comprised of Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, Saint Francis Healthcare, St. Mary Medical Center, Nazareth Hospital, and Trinity Health Mid Atlantic Medical Group along with their associated home health and LIFE programs, aligned joint ventures, sub-corporations, programs, and services.

The hospitals, medical offices, specialized facilities, affiliated institutions, and foundations includes more than 9,000 colleagues. These hospitals serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within their communities.

Trinity Health Mid Atlantic Medical Group includes 400+ providers in over 20 specialties who provide care in 50+ locations and within all Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic hospitals. THMA Medical Group providers strive to improve the health of our communities by providing high quality care to our patients, families, and communities.

Trinity Health

Trinity Health is one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation.

We serve people and communities in 22 states from coast to coast with more than 90 hospitals and 100 continuing care facilities – including home care, hospice, PACE and senior living facilities and programs that provide nearly two and a half million visits annually.

Trinity Health employs more than 133,000 colleagues, including 7,800 employed physicians and clinicians.

Our Mission

We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. We support this mission by living our core values of Reverence, Commitment to Those Who are Poor, Justice, Stewardship, and Integrity.

Committed to recruiting talented physicians, we are looking for physicians who share our values and want to help us fulfill the health care needs of the communities we serve.

Envision your future with the strength and stability of a nationwide leader in healthcare. An environment of innovation, quality, and compassion with competitive compensation. A diverse and dynamic region offering affordable living and quality of life for singles and families.

Be a part of change in our communities by being a part of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic!

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will provide clinical coordination, planning, and implementation of orthopedic health services while acting as a patient advocate. Responsibilities include seeing new and post-operative patients, performing injections, and serving as a first assistant in surgeries.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Orthopedic surgery assistancePatient assessmentPost-operative careInjection administrationPatient advocacyElectronic health recordsCollaborationPrecepting

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 64% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 20% of Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 318 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Langhorne

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$519k
Typical market rent
$2,511/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Malpractice Insurance
Tail Coverage
CME Allowance
Retirement Savings
On-Site Fitness Center