Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery in Palm Springs, CA
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Tenet Healthcare Corporation as a Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery in Palm Springs, CA in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- will play a key role in both the clinical and surgical settings, providing high-quality patient care while contributing to the efficiency and success of the orthopedic program.
- provide perioperative care
- Evaluate patients, obtain histories, perform physical exams, and develop treatm.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Tenet Healthcare Corporation as a Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery in Palm Springs, CA.
Key Skills
Requirements
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery in Palm Springs, CA at Tenet Healthcare 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 Tenet 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.
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
Tenet Healthcare lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $110k to $177k annually.
This is approximately 72% 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 ($110k–$177k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Orthopedic Surgery, Physician Assistant, Surgical Support, Perioperative Care, Patient Evaluation, History Taking, Physical Exams, Treatment Planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will support experienced orthopedic surgeons in a Level 1 Trauma Center, assisting patients through their surgical and recovery phases. Key duties involve providing high-quality patient care in both clinical and surgical environments to enhance the orthopedic program's succes...
Benefits package: Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, Paid time off, Continuing medical education allowance, Malpractice insurance coverage. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Orthopedic Surgery physician assistant jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
2mo ago
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