Physician Assistant, Staff or Senior, Arlington Orthopedics (ASC)

UPMC

2 months ago

Harrisburg, PennsylvaniaFull TimeOrthopedic Surgery

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UPMC as a Physician Assistant, Staff or Senior, Arlington Orthopedics (ASC) in United States. UPMC Arlington Orthopedics, Ambulatory Service Center (ASC) is hiring a Full-Time Physician Assistant to join our team! Apply today to Learn More!

Key Responsibilities

Applies basic professional practice knowledge and skills appropriate for practice setting.

Communicates effectively, both verbally and in documentation.

Demonstrates critical thinking in all areas of professional practice.

Learns to incorporate acceptable standards of professional practice as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No weekends required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with UPMC in United States.

Key Skills

Patient CareCommunicationCollaborationCritical ThinkingClinical DevelopmentProfessional DevelopmentEthical Decision MakingQuality ImprovementCultural AwarenessLeadershipRelationship BuildingTime ManagementMobilityClinical JudgmentProblem SolvingEducation

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited physician assistant program and hold a current state PA license. Experience in a clinical setting is preferred, along with CPR certification and necessary clearances.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant, Staff or Senior, Arlington Orthopedics (ASC) at UPMC 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, no night shifts.

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 UPMC 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 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Why This Position Stands Out

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

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Clinical Development, Professional Development, Ethical Decision Making, Quality Improvement. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will provide patient care activities for a group of patients and their families, applying independent judgment and collaborating with the care delivery team. They will also establish and maintain collaborative relationships with healthcare providers to achieve desired patient...

Benefits package: Health insurance, Dental vision, 401k match, PTO, Wellness programs, Paid parental leave, Sign-on bonus available, Life and disability insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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