Physician Assistant, Specialty (Orthopedic)

Chen Med

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United States$111,140 - $158,771 SalaryFull TimeOrthopedic Surgery

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join ChenMed as a Physician Assistant, Specialty (Orthopedic) in United States.

Key Responsibilities

term and long

control policies and protocols. Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional

Requirements

oriented, and able to pay close attention to patient charts, medications, and follow

$158,771 Salary The posted pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full

time salary for this position. Final

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $111,140 - $158,771 Salary

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join ChenMed as a Physician Assistant, Specialty (Orthopedic).

Key Skills

Orthopedic CarePatient AssessmentDiagnostic TestingWound ManagementPatient CounselingClinical Performance MetricsCritical ThinkingInterpersonal CommunicationTime ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteInfection ControlPatient Charting

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant, Specialty (Orthopedic) at Chen Med 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 Chen Med 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

Chen Med lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $111k to $159k annually.

This is approximately 74% 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 ($111k–$159k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Orthopedic Care, Patient Assessment, Diagnostic Testing, Wound Management, Patient Counseling, Clinical Performance Metrics, Critical Thinking, Interpersonal Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant provides orthopedic medical services, including patient assessments, diagnostic testing, and therapeutic procedures under physician supervision. They are responsible for developing patient management plans and ensuring compliance with clinical guidelines and regulatory standa...

Benefits package: Comprehensive Benefits, Career Development, Advancement Opportunities, Work-life Balance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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