Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Spine Surgery

1 month ago
United Statesup to $2,500Full TimePhysician Assistant
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

28th percentile — most Physician Assistant in this role earn more. See if you should negotiate.

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Accepting this costs you $75k over 3 years

Posted 59 days ago — employer likely flexible on terms

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush as a Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Spine Surgery in United States. It’s the people that make the difference. Are you ready to make your impact?

Key Responsibilities

  • Close collaboration with surgeon and administrative assistant.
  • Assist the physician in clinic and operating room settings.
  • Assess patient health status including state of wellness and compliance with care plan, and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
  • Utilize practice technology including, but not limited to, electronic health record, dictation, and outcomes tools to their full capability to ensure excellent patient care.

Requirements

  • BA/BS, MS preferred; graduate of AMA accredited PA program.
  • Current Illinois PA license or willingly to apply.
  • Certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
  • Current CPR Certification. What’s in it for you? MOR offers their employees a comprehensive

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary range: $100,000 to $115,000 annually.

Work Schedule

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

Apply to join Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush as a Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Spine Surgery.

Key Skills

Spine Surgery SupportPatient AssessmentDiagnostic TestingTherapeutic ProceduresPatient EducationSurgical AssistanceElectronic Health Record UtilizationCare Plan DevelopmentWound CareInjectionsImmunizationsSuturingInfection ManagementCompliance MonitoringTeam CollaborationCustomer Service
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Spine Surgery at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush 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.

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 Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush 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

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $100k to $115k annually.

This is approximately 79% below the national median for Orthopedic Surgery professionals, which is around $510k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($100k–$115k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Spine Surgery Support, Patient Assessment, Diagnostic Testing, Therapeutic Procedures, Patient Education, Surgical Assistance, Electronic Health Record Utilization, Care Plan Development. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will collaborate closely with the surgeon and administrative staff, providing assistance in both clinic and operating room settings for cervical, lumbar, and complex spinal deformity cases. Key duties include assessing patient health status, determining appropriate diagnostic...

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-term Disability Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Orthopedic Surgery physician assistant jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Life Insurance
Long-term Disability Insurance
Short-term Disability Insurance
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

1mo ago