Physician Assistant (Temporary)
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush as a Physician Assistant – Temporary, Hand Surgery, $100K-$115K in [object Object]. It’s the people that make the difference. Are you ready to make your impact?
Key Responsibilities
- Close collaboration with surgeon and administrative assistant.
- Assist the physician in clinic and operating room settings.
- Assess patient health status including state of wellness and compliance with care plan, and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Utilize practice technology including, but not limited to, electronic health record, dictation, and outcomes tools to their full capability to ensure excellent patient care.
Requirements
- BA/BS, MS preferred; graduate of AMA accredited PA program.
- Current Illinois PA license.
- Certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
- Current CPR Certification. What’s in it for you? MOR offers their employees a comprehensive
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $100K - $115K
Work Schedule
- Contract position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush as a Physician Assistant – Temporary, Hand Surgery, $100K-$115K.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant (Temporary) at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all 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.
Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Surgery position at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush 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
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $100k to $115k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Chicago, Illinois.
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 ($100k–$115k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Orthopedics, Hand Surgery, Wrist Surgery, Elbow Surgery, Patient Care, Patient Education, Electronic Health Record, Diagnostic Tests. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will collaborate closely with the surgeon and administrative staff, assisting in both clinic and operating room environments. Essential duties include assessing patient health status, administering diagnostic tests, performing therapeutic procedures like injections and wound ...
Benefits package: Free Employee Parking, Paid Time Off. 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 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
Contract
Posted
1mo ago
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