Physician Assistant - Orthopaedic Surgery
Listed compensation
$110k-$130k
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Job Description
Inspire Health Medical Group has an excellent opportunity for a licensed Physician Assistant. The selected candidate will potentially be involved in all levels of patient care and emergency room call coverage depending on experience and interests. The position involves working in a growing private practice with an academic affiliation at UCSF Fresno.
The program is based in Fresno, California, where residents enjoy a high standard of living combined with a low cost of living. The result is a quality of life uniquely Californian, yet surprisingly affordable.
Limitless recreational opportunities and spectacular scenery is all accessible in a community with abundant affordable housing.
While there is much to see and do in Fresno, the city is ideally located for fast, convenient getaways to the majestic Sierra (just 90 minutes away) as well as the scenic Central Coast, just two and one-half hours away.
Fresno is the only major city in the country with close proximity to three national parks, including renowned Yosemite National Park.
Requirements
- California Physician Assistant license or eligible to obtain prior to hire
- Orthopaedic PA experience or completion of an Orthopaedic PA residency is preferred
Salary: $110,000-$130,000. The range listed is exclusively for base compensation for full-time employment and does not include incentive compensation or benefits. Actual compensation may be adjusted for experience, training, hospital/community need and other factors. Actual compensation may also vary based on additional services, including call coverage, administrative services, performance bonus, and/or productivity.
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant will be involved in all levels of patient care and provide emergency room call coverage. The role is based in a growing private practice with an academic affiliation at UCSF Fresno.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 68% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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