Physician Assistant (PRN)
Compensation
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Job Description
Accessibility Note
Surgery Partners is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws.
It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified people or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability.
Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made the Company aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the Company.
If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within the Company or request a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Company’s online employment application, please contact talentacquisition@surgerypartners.com
JOB TITLE: Physician Assistant
General Summary of Duties
The Physician Assistant will be a key individual to our practice in providing exceptional care to our patients. The individual that fills this role will assist the surgeon during the surgery which includes the closing of the incision.
This opportunity includes working with our surgeons assisting with joint replacement surgeries. The center is open Monday through Friday's no call, holiday's, or weekends. All activities must be conducted in a confidential, professional and personable manner. Performs other duties as needed.
The ideal candidate is someone who is hard working, eager to learn, very dependable, and has ability to multi-task, and lead.
Requirements
- Graduate of a Physician assistant program required, and non-restricted DEA for the state of OH.
- BLS/CPR certification preferred.
3-5 years' work experience required. Experience with spine surgery is preferable.
Able to read; write legibly; speak in English, with professional quality; use computer and software programs necessary to the position; troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment.
Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; work independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail.
Able to perform any other tasks as assigned.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.
Surgery Partners conducts pre-employment screenings including but not limited to criminal background checks and drug testing.
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant will provide exceptional patient care and assist surgeons during joint replacement procedures, including closing incisions. The role requires maintaining a professional environment and performing other duties as needed to support the practice.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant (PRN) at Surgery Partners a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Surgery (PA) — ranked against 379 active Surgery (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 68% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Physician Assistant pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 5% in surgery (pa) | ranked against 379 Surgery (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician Assistant median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)43 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Ohio index 92.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician Assistant listings in Ohio | 113 active | 4,764 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 68% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Ohio Physician Assistant listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment113 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Surgery hiring demand | #6 of 6 specialties | postings stay open a median 41 days · 6% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 107 postings, 230 closed |
| New Surgery listings | 741 in the last 30 days | 497 the 30 days before (+49%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician Assistant pay trend | +2.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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