Physician Assistant (Orthopedic Surgery)

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$100K - $120K

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Job Description

It’s the people that make the difference. Are you ready to make your impact?

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush is nationally recognized as a leader in comprehensive orthopedic services. The Orthopedic Program at Rush University Medical Center is ranked Top 10 Orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report.

Founded in 2003, MOR is comprised of internationally-renowned Orthopedic and Spine surgeons who pioneer the latest advances in technology and surgical techniques to improve the lives and activity levels of patients around the world.

MOR doctors are the official team physicians for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Fire Soccer Club and DePaul University Athletics.

Ready to join? We are looking for a full-time Physician Assistant to support Dr.

Forsythe who specializes in minimally invasive techniques in sports medicine, arthroscopic shoulder, knee, elbow surgery, and shoulder replacement.

We are searching for a person that is excited to provide unparalleled customer service in the clinic, assistance in the OR, patient education and eager to work with a team of people dedicated to the care of patients.

The position will require traveling at a combination of the following clinics located in Chicago, Oak Brook, and Munster, IN. Experienced PA's preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Close collaboration with existing team (Physician, PAs, MA and Administrative Assistants)
  • Assist the physician in clinic and operating room settings.
  • Assess patient health status including state of wellness and compliance with care plan, and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
  • Utilize practice technology including, but not limited to, electronic health record, dictation, and outcomes tools to their full capability to ensure excellent patient care.
  • Responsible for providing medical care as delegated by physician.
  • Educate patients and families as appropriate and provides continuity of care.
  • Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
  • Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results for deviations from normal.
  • Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
  • Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
  • Travel with Physician as required.
  • Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.

Requirements

  • BA/BS, MS preferred; graduate of AMA accredited PA program.
  • Current Illinois PA license or willingly to apply.
  • Certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
  • Current CPR Certification.

What’s in it for you? MOR offers their employees a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Pay Range: $100,000 - $120,000 annualized. Compensation at MOR is determined by many factors, which may include but are not limited to, job-related skills and level of experience, education, certifications, geographic location, market data and internal equity. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
  • Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
  • Voluntary life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance.
  • Critical Illness and Accident Insurance.
  • 401(k) Savings Plan.
  • 401(k) Employer Contribution.
  • Pet Insurance.
  • Commuter Benefits.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Tax-Advantaged Accounts (FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA).
  • HSA Employer Contribution (when enrolled in a HDHP).
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Continuing Education of up to $2,500 annualized.
  • Excellent working relationship with prestigious group of physicians in Orthopedics in the US and #1 in Illinois and Indiana.

Our employees make the difference in our patients’ lives, and we value their contributions. Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to grow and develop your career with an industry leader.  Come see what we’re all about. Equal Employer Opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will support orthopedic surgeons by assisting in clinical and operating room settings, performing physical examinations, and managing patient care plans. They are also responsible for educating patients and families while ensuring continuity of care through collaboration with the medical team.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Orthopedic surgery assistancePatient examinationDiagnostic testingElectronic health recordsClinical documentationArthroscopic surgeryTreatment planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant (Orthopedic Surgery) at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush 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 299 active Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush ranks #13 of 15 employers hiring Physician Assistant on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 76% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 13.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$110k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $110k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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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 299 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k≈ 3.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,342/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, IL
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
Voluntary life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
401(k) Employer Contribution
Pet Insurance