Pays $102k-$140kPhysician Assistant market median is ~$120k (29 jobs)

Physician Assistant - Rheumatology

Physician AssistantIncludes callFull-Time
Posted 6 days ago

About the Role

Rheumatology PA in Gurnee, IL. Outpatient and hospital settings. Full benefits. $102k-$140k.

Join Illinois Bone and Joint Institute LLC as a Rheumatology Physician Assistant – Gurnee, IL in Gurnee, Illinois, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $102K - $140K
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Long and Short Term Disability
  • 401k with Company Match and Profit Sharing
  • Wellness Program
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Flexible Savings Accounts

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Illinois Bone and Joint Institute LLC as a Rheumatology Physician Assistant – Gurnee, IL.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant provides professional patient care and clinical support to physicians in both outpatient and hospital settings. Responsibilities include performing physical exams, assisting in surgical procedures, developing treatment plans, and documenting patient progress.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and possess active NCCPA certification and Illinois licensure. At least two years of experience in a physician office or hospital setting with training in Rheumatology or Internal Medicine is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

ACLS (preferred)CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

RheumatologyPatient careSurgical assistanceJoint aspirationsJoint injectionsX-ray interpretationCastingSplintingEHR softwareTreatment planningClinical assessmentPhysical examinationWound careTriagePatient education

Rheumatology — Physician Assistant Career Context

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute ranks #9 of 15 employers hiring Physician Assistant on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 46% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$121k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $121k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Physician Assistant roles.

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About Illinois Bone and Joint Institute

Hospitals and Health Care
Des Plaines, Illinois
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life and AD&D Insurance
Long and Short Term Disability
401k with Company Match and Profit Sharing
Wellness Program
Health Savings Accounts