Physician Assistant - Orthopedics- Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
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Job Description
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Day Shift
Description
Trinity Health Mid Atlantic - Fitzgerald Mercy is looking for a full-time Physician Assistant to join our Orthopedic practice in Darby, PA. Ortho experience preferred.
At Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, physicians and advanced practice providers are empowered to make a difference where it matters most. Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to expanding access, addressing health disparities, and improving the well-being of the communities we serve.
Here, you’ll find the resources of one of the nation’s leading health systems, the support of collaborative colleagues, and the opportunity to build a legacy of compassionate care that extends far beyond individual patients.
Practice/Responsibilities
- Practice Highlights
- Full-time position
- No call
- APP will be working with our Orthopedic surgeon
- APP will see Post-Ops, Follow up and Injection visit types
- APP may assist in surgeries if needed
- Opportunity to work with a robust patient panel
- Organizational support to drive practice growth and community engagement
- Integrated Epic EMR
- Strong referral network within Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic
Qualifications
- Master's Degree required
- 2-4+ Years of experience preferred
- PA License required
- BLS required
Recruitment Package
Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic Medical Group offers a competitive salary and compensation package based on training and clinical experience including:
- Health, dental, vision insurance (Day 1)
- Paid Malpractice coverage
- Paid time off
- Paid CME
- 100% Short-term disability
- 403(b) plan w/ match
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 support an orthopedic surgeon by managing post-operative care, follow-up visits, and injections. They may also assist in surgeries and work within a robust patient panel at the hospital.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Orthopedics- Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital at Trinity Health a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Orthopedic Surgery (PA) — ranked against 310 active Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 76% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.9 / 10 · top 25% in orthopedic surgery (pa) | ranked against 310 Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Orthopedic Surgery median $128k (middle half $110k–$155k)39 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Pennsylvania index 97.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Orthopedic Surgery listings in Pennsylvania | 17 active | 317 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 12% remote · 76% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania Physician Assistant listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $13k) · 4% offer loan repayment277 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Orthopedic Surgery pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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