Physician Assistant II - ORTHOPEDICS OPC - Full Time (Day - 08 hrs)
Is starting at $89 competitive?
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Stanford Health Care as a Physician Assistant – Orthopedics – No Call, No Weekends in United States. 1.0 FTE Full time Day - 08 Hour R2653873 Onsite 107076002 Orthopedics OPC Other REDWOOD CITY, 450 Broadway, California If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive care for pre
- surgical inpatients across the ortho trauma service.
- Perform floor management including daily patient assessments, coordinating care plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams
- Lead and document admissions, discharges, and transition
Requirements
- Experience with ortho trauma is highly preferred (through fellowship, clerkship, or hands
- on clinical experience)
- Strong background in inpatient care, ideally within orthopedic surgery or ortho trauma.
- Proven ability to manage a high
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $185K - $245K
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Stanford Health Care in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant II - ORTHOPEDICS OPC - Full Time (Day - 08 hrs) at Stanford Health Care 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.
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 Stanford Health Care 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
Stanford Health Care lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $89k to $117k annually.
This is approximately 80% below the national median for Orthopedic Surgery professionals, which is around $510k.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Redwood City, California.
Why This Position Stands Out
- Transparent compensation ($89k–$117k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Orthopedics, Inpatient Care, Ortho Trauma, Pre-Surgical Care, Post-Surgical Care, Floor Management, Patient Assessments, Care Coordination. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will provide comprehensive care for pre- and post-surgical inpatients on the ortho trauma service, handling floor management, daily assessments, and coordinating care plans with interdisciplinary teams. Key duties include leading admissions, discharges, and transition-of-care...
Benefits package: Competitive Salary, Comprehensive Benefits, Professional Growth Opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (1)
Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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