Temporary Physician Assistant - Dallas - Texas Orthopaedic Associates

ORTHOLONESTAR

15 days ago

Dallas, Texas$65 - $85/hrPart TimeOrthopedic Surgery

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ Flexible Schedule

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Job Description

About the Role

Join ORTHOLONESTAR as a Physician Assistant – Temporary Surgical First Assist, Part-Time in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: Dallas, TX 75231Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $65.00 - $85.

Key Responsibilities

Operative hours will vary based on the scheduled cases for the day but can be flexible.

The surgeon is committed to providing a work-life balance for the right candidate.

Hours may be adjusted to accommodate out of work personal obligations.

Requirements

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience: Master's in physician assistant studies with licensure to practice in the state of Texas.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $65 - $85/hr

Work Schedule

Part-Time position.

Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join ORTHOLONESTAR as a Physician Assistant – Temporary Surgical First Assist, Part-Time.

Key Skills

Surgical First AssistPatient PositioningSurgical DrapingSterile TechniqueWound ClosureSplint ApplicationPost-operative DocumentationElectronic Medical RecordsPatient EducationHIPAA ComplianceOrthopaedic Surgery Assistance

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Temporary Physician Assistant - Dallas - Texas Orthopaedic Associates at ORTHOLONESTAR a 8.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% of all Orthopedic Surgery physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.

Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery position at ORTHOLONESTAR 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

ORTHOLONESTAR lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $65k to $85k annually.

This is approximately 85% below the national median for Orthopedic Surgery professionals, which is around $510k.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $85000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Dallas, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician assistant earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Flexible scheduling options available
Transparent compensation ($65k–$85k)
Exceptional work-life balance score (8.1/10)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Surgical First Assist, Patient Positioning, Surgical Draping, Sterile Technique, Wound Closure, Splint Application, Post-operative Documentation, Electronic Medical Records. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will serve as a surgical first assist for shoulder and elbow procedures, including patient positioning, draping, and wound closure. Additionally, the role involves managing post-operative documentation, orders, and patient education while maintaining sterile technique.

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