Orthopedics - Physician Assistant

2 months ago
United States$141k–237kFull TimeOrthopedic Surgery

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Job Description

About the Role

Join CHOC Specialists as a Orthopedics - Physician Assistant in United States. CHOC Specialists is a private pediatric subspecialty group with 26 pediatric subspecialties. The group practices at Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) which is a premier healthcare system based in Orange County, Calif.

Key Responsibilities

  • manage patients with Orthopedic problems.
  • provide feedback in a timely manner.

Benefits & Compensation

  • 2024), CHOC is exclusively committed to the health and well
  • art hospitals in Orange and Mission Viejo, several primary and specialty care clinics, a pediatric residency program, and four centers of excellence

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join CHOC Specialists as a Orthopedics - Physician Assistant.

Key Skills

Pediatric OrthopedicsClinical ExpertFamily Centered CareStandardized ProceduresProcess ProtocolsOutpatient ConsultationHospital ConsultationExamineDiagnoseTreatManage PatientsSurgical AssistanceEmergency Room ConsultationInpatient RoundsTeam-OrientedSelf-Motivated

Requirements

Eligibility for an unrestricted California Physician Assistant license is required for this role. Experience in pediatric orthopedic surgery, general orthopedic surgery, or pediatrics is preferred, although training can be provided for the successful candidate.
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Position Insights

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery position at CHOC Specialists 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

CHOC Specialists lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $141k to $237k annually.

This is approximately 63% below the national median for Orthopedic Surgery professionals, which is around $510k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Pediatric Orthopedics, Clinical Expert, Family Centered Care, Standardized Procedures, Process Protocols, Outpatient Consultation, Hospital Consultation, Examine. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will function as a clinical expert in managing pediatric patients within a family-centered environment, planning, implementing, and evaluating care plans under developed protocols. Responsibilities include providing outpatient and hospital consultation, examining and treating...

Benefits package: Competitive compensation, CME allowance, Comprehensive medical, Dental plans, Vision plans, 401K Retirement Plan with an employer contribution. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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