Physician Assistant - Orthopedics - Sports Medicine Surgery
Listed compensation
$56.25-$72.12/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Hourly Pay Range
$56.25 - $72.12 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
Position Highlights
- Position: Advanced Practice Provider (APN/PA) – Orthopedics - Sports Medicine Surgery
- Location: 3060 Salt Creek, Arlington Heights IL and 21481 Rand Rd. Kildeer, IL
- Full Time/Part Time: Full Time, 40 hours/week
- Hours: Monday - Friday, hours to be determined
- Weekend rotation
- Clinic and First Assist in Surgery
Job Description
Exciting opportunity to join Endeavor Health in the Orthopedic- Sports Medicine Department. Under the direction of the collaborating physician(s), provides care to patients. Obtains detailed history and performs physical examinations, orders imaging, lab tests and diagnostic procedures and interprets results.
Instructs patients on the prescribed therapeutic regimen and pre/post operative instructions. Maintains records and writes progress notes on status, treatments and procedures. Follows patients through their course of treatment in the clinic and hospital setting.
Collaborates with physicians and the health care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies as appropriate. Demonstrates evidence-based practice. Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of practice in the specialty.
Assesses the learning needs of patients and families across the continuum. Employs strategies, interventions and teaching to promote, maintain, and improve health.
Provide comprehensive health assessments, differential diagnosis, and prescribe treatments under the protocol in the direct management of acute and chronic illness and disease. Promotes wellness and prevent illness and injury in various settings for individuals, families, and communities.
Works autonomously and in interdisciplinary teams as resources and consultants. Positively contributes to safety outcomes and promoting high quality patient experience. Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of service line goals. Supports the strategic plan of the organization. Adheres to all Endeavor Health policies and procedures.
Qualifications
License: Advanced Practice Licensure (APN) or Physician Assistant (PA) Licensure in the State of IL required; Federal DEA and Illinois Controlled Substance License required
- Education: Completion of master’s level program in specialty area
- Certification: BLS/CPR certification required
- Experience: Prior APN/PA experience in sports medicine orthopedics strong preferred
Special Knowledge and Skills Preferred
- Surgical experience
- Injections
Benefits
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
- Health Savings Account Options
- Wellness Program Savings Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking at designated locations
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Community Involvement Opportunities
- CME allowance
Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties.
Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit endeavorhealth.org.
When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.
Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.
Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.
Please explore our website to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.
EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant will provide comprehensive care to orthopedic and sports medicine patients, including performing physical exams, ordering diagnostics, and interpreting results. They will also serve as a first assistant in surgery and collaborate with the healthcare team to manage acute and chronic conditions.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Orthopedics - Sports Medicine Surgery at Endeavor Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Orthopedic Surgery (PA) — ranked against 307 active Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 74% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$134k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $134k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in orthopedic surgery (pa) | ranked against 307 Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $117k–$150k | Orthopedic Surgery PA median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)43 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$134k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Orthopedic Surgery PA listings in Illinois | 12 active | 295 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 74% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois physician assistant listings (all specialties): 15% state a sign-on bonus · 21% offer loan repayment107 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Orthopedic Surgery PA hiring demand | #4 of 6 specialties | postings stay open a median 45 days · 9% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 77 postings, 149 closed |
| New Orthopedic Surgery PA listings | 79 in the last 30 days | 70 the 30 days before (+13%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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