Pays $100k-$160k — Physician Assistant market median is ~$120k (29 jobs) · Above average in Surgery (PA) for work-life (5.1/10, vs 400 in this specialty)
Physician Assistant - Sports Surgery
About the Role
Surgical PA supporting Sports Medicine surgeon. Travel required. Hamilton, NJ.
Join Rothman Orthopaedics as a Physician Assistant – Sports Surgery, $100-160K in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $100K - $160K
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Retirement savings plans
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Rothman Orthopaedics in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant supports surgeons by evaluating and treating patients in both office and operating room environments. Responsibilities include performing hospital rounds, assisting in surgical procedures, and managing patient documentation and communication.
Requirements
Candidates must have successfully completed an accredited Physician Assistant program. An active New Jersey Physician Assistant license and current CPR certification are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
Rothman Orthopaedics ranks #11 of 16 employers hiring Physician Assistant on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 50% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $119k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Physician Assistant roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 29 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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