MPG-ORTHO-PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Methodist Hospitals

1 month ago

IndianaFull TimeOrthopedic Surgery

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Methodist Hospitals as a Physician Assistant – Orthopedics in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Identifies patient educational needs and designs and implements a comprehensive patient education plan.

Provides leadership and direction for the program and office staff, and mentors office staff, providing leadership and direction.

Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.

Demonstrates a high degree of independent action, constantly seeks new information and sources.

Professional leadership evident through membership and active involvement in the professional community and organizations.

Work Schedule

Fixed schedule.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Methodist Hospitals as a Physician Assistant – Orthopedics.

Key Skills

Patient ExaminationPatient EducationProgram DevelopmentStrategic ImplementationQuality ImprovementLeadershipMentoringConsultationDirect Patient CareData InterpretationContinuing Education

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates MPG-ORTHO-PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT at Methodist Hospitals 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 Methodist Hospitals 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Indiana.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Examination, Patient Education, Program Development, Strategic Implementation, Quality Improvement, Leadership, Mentoring, Consultation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant performs complete physical exams, identifies abnormalities, documents findings, and relays pertinent information to the physician while also designing and implementing comprehensive patient education plans. Responsibilities also include providing leadership and direction for ...

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