Physician Assistant-Orthopedi

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

2 months ago

United States$79.67/hrFull TimePrimary Care

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Physician Assistant-Orthopedi in United States. Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry.

Key Responsibilities

Friday Call required: 1/14 weekends, 1

Requirements

Required: Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physician Assistant Programs.

Physician Assistant in Medicine, Licensed (IL).

Physician Assistant certification by a national certifying body as approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation.

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association) certification.

Benefits & Compensation

Hourly rate: $79.67/hr.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Call responsibilities required.

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Key Skills

Surgical First AssistOutpatient Clinic ManagementInpatient RoundsOrthopedic CareDiagnosisManagementPatient EducationMedical PrescribingProcedure InterpretationMedical DocumentationQuality ImprovementResearch ParticipationPreceptingAdvanced Cardiovascular Life SupportControlled Substance License

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Physician Assistant-Orthopedi position at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Primary Care position at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare 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.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $80 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

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 ($0k–$0k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Surgical First Assist, Outpatient Clinic Management, Inpatient Rounds, Orthopedic Care, Diagnosis, Management, Patient Education, Medical Prescribing. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.

Core responsibilities: Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive patient appraisals, providing direct clinical care, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and prescribing medications and therapies according to clinical privileges. The role also involves mentoring students, participating in quality improvemen...

Benefits package: Tuition reimbursement, Loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, Lifecycle benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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