Pays $75k-$95k — $33k below the Physician Assistant market median of ~$128k (30 jobs)
Physician Assistant
About the Role
Physician Assistant in orthopedics and spine. $75K-$95K. Fort Myers, FL.
Join Vital Orthopedic & Spine Institute as a Physician Assistant – Orthopedics & Spine in Fort Myers, Florida, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $75K - $95K
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Collaborative Practice Agreement Required
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Vital Orthopedic & Spine Institute as a Physician Assistant – Orthopedics & Spine.
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant will examine patients, collect medical histories, and interpret diagnostic tests to make tentative diagnoses. They will also collaborate with physicians to prescribe medication and develop comprehensive treatment plans.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid state license and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. Experience with medical terminology, charting, and diagnostic testing is required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 38% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$85k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$85k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Physician Assistant roles.
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