Physician Assistant - Peabody, MA
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Spire Orthopedic Partners as a Physician Assistant – Orthopedic Surgery – M-F, No Weekends in United States. Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: SMN Peabody 2700 - Peabody, MA 01960Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: MastersSalary Range: $118,300.00 - $177,400.
Key Responsibilities
- Friday schedule On
- site ambulatory surgery center Office locations
- Peabody, Beverly, Newburyport, Gloucester Hospital affiliations
- Beverly Hospital and Anna Jacques Hospital Generous compensation commensurate with experience and comprehensive benefit package offered (including 4 weeks PTO, 401k, and CME allowance) IND2
Requirements
- Board Certified PA
- Massachusetts license
- Orthopedic experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply with an orthopedic rotation
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills For more information about Sports Medicine North, visit www. sportsmednorth. com. We are an equal
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $118K - $177K
- 28 days PTO.
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No weekends required.
Apply to join Spire Orthopedic Partners as a Physician Assistant – Orthopedic Surgery – M-F, No Weekends.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Peabody, MA at Spire Orthopedic Partners 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 Spire Orthopedic Partners 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
Spire Orthopedic Partners lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $118k to $177k annually.
This is approximately 71% below the national median for Orthopedic Surgery professionals, which is around $510k.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Peabody, Massachusetts.
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 ($118k–$177k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Physical exams, Diagnostic procedures, Surgical assistance, Tissue retraction, Suturing, Patient education, Triage, Post-operative evaluation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will provide clinical and surgical support to orthopedic surgeons, including performing physical exams, interpreting diagnostic data, and assisting in the operating room. They are also responsible for patient education, hospital rounding, and maintaining accurate EMR and bill...
Benefits package: 4 weeks PTO, 401k, CME allowance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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.
Benefits & Perks
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
Full-time
Posted
9d ago
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