Physician Assistant - Orthopedics
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Illinois Bone and Joint Institute LLC as a Physician Assistant – Orthopedics, Total Joint in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- rays Applies casts, splints, braces, etc. under supervision of the physician Removes staples, sutures, drains, etc. Assists in fielding/triaging physician calls Reviews lab results, x
Requirements
- starter, highly organized with good time management skills Able to multi
- task and work in a fast
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $102K - $145K
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
Apply to join Illinois Bone and Joint Institute LLC as a Physician Assistant – Orthopedics, Total Joint.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Orthopedic Surgery position at Illinois Bone and Joint Institute 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
Illinois Bone and Joint Institute lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $102k to $145k annually.
This is approximately 76% below the national median for Orthopedic Surgery professionals, which is around $510k.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Illinois.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Orthopedic care, Surgical assistance, Patient assessment, Wound care, Casting and splinting, Joint aspirations, Joint injections, X-ray interpretation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant provides professional patient care and surgical support to orthopedic surgeons in both clinic and hospital settings. Responsibilities include performing physical exams, assisting in the operating room, managing patient treatment plans, and documenting clinical progress.
Benefits package: Health insurance, Life insurance, Dental, Vision, Generous PTO accrual, 401K, Profit sharing, Employee assistance program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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