Orthopedic Physician Assistant
$415k gap to top quartile — get your counter-offer number
Top-quartile Orthopedic Surgery clinicians earn $553k+. See your target number.
Compensation Intelligence
BLS OES 2024
24% above median for Physician Assistant
Job Description
About the Role
Join Icon Health as a Orthopedic Physician Assistant in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform initial orthopedic telehealth and in person visits including but not limited to diagnosis, ordering imaging, and referring patients for in person care when appropriate.
- The in person visits will be at a PCP office (exact location TBD) performing orthopedic exams and injections.
Requirements
- working and able to handle the pressure of a fast
- paced environment
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
- CME allowance: $500.
Work Schedule
- Monday-Friday no nights or weekends schedule.
- No call required.
- No weekends required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Icon Health in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Orthopedic Physician Assistant at Icon Health a 10.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 1% of all Orthopedic Surgery physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts, flexible scheduling.
Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Orthopedic Surgery position at Icon Health 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
Icon Health lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $125k to $150k annually.
This is approximately 73% 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
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Flexible scheduling options available
- Transparent compensation ($125k–$150k)
- Exceptional work-life balance score (10.0/10)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Orthopedic Diagnosis, Telehealth, Orthopedic Exams, Injections, Patient Care Coordination, Treatment Planning, Interpersonal Communication, Shared Decision Making. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: Perform initial orthopedic telehealth and in-person visits, including diagnosis, imaging orders, and injections. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary clinical team to create and navigate personalized patient treatment plans.
Benefits package: 401(k), Dental Insurance, Flexible Schedule, Flexible Spending Account, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Vision Insurance. 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 (4)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates all major evidence-based lifestyle protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
3d ago
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