Physician Assistant | Neuro-Spine | Bonus Production | North Central Florida
Compensation
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Job Description
Healthcare United is seeking a Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Spine for an established and growing orthopedic practice in the Gainesville, Florida area. This opportunity offers a strong team environment, consistent surgical volume, and the chance to work closely with experienced Orthopedic Spine Surgeons in a physician owned setting.
This Physician Assistant opportunity is ideal for a motivated provider seeking a balanced role with strong clinical infrastructure, excellent support staff, and a collaborative practice culture. The Physician Assistant will play an important role in the management of preoperative and postoperative orthopedic patients, helping support continuity of care throughout the surgical process.
Manage preoperative and postoperative orthopedic patients under the direction of Orthopedic Spine Surgeons
- Assist in coordinating and supporting patient care throughout the surgical process
- Work closely with surgeons and clinical staff in a team oriented orthopedic practice setting
- Participate in a practice with surgery scheduled approximately 3 to 4 days per week
- Join a rapidly expanding physician owned orthopedic group with strong long term potential
- Enjoy a supportive clinical environment with excellent work life balance
- Contribute to a positive and collaborative workplace culture
Requirements
- Certified Physician Assistant
- Experience or strong interest in Orthopedic Trauma and Spine preferred
- Ability to work effectively in a fast paced surgical and clinical environment
- Strong clinical judgment and proactive patient management skills
- Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
- Motivated, dependable, and patient focused approach to care
Benefits
- Competitive base salary with bonus structure
- Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
- Malpractice insurance
- CME allowance
- Relocation assistance, if needed
- Excellent work life balance
- Strong support staff and positive work culture
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant will manage preoperative and postoperative orthopedic patients under the direction of surgeons. They will also assist in coordinating patient care throughout the surgical process within a team-oriented practice.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant | Neuro-Spine | Bonus Production | North Central Florida at Healthcare United a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Orthopedic Surgery (PA) — ranked against 296 active Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
Healthcare United ranks #3 of 14 employers hiring Physician Assistant on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 56% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in orthopedic surgery (pa) | ranked against 296 Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Orthopedic Surgery PA median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Orthopedic Surgery PA listings in Florida | 16 active | 296 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 56% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Florida physician assistant listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment128 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Orthopedic Surgery PA hiring demand | #4 of 6 specialties | postings stay open a median 45 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 77 postings, 149 closed |
| New Orthopedic Surgery PA listings | 82 in the last 30 days | 71 the 30 days before (+15%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Orthopedic Surgery PA pay trend | +4.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Healthcare United | #3 of 14 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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