Physician Assistant - Orthopedics

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute

1 month ago

United States$102k–140kFull TimeOrthopedic Surgery

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Illinois Bone and Joint Institute LLC as a Physician Assistant - Orthopedics in United States. Description Summary The Physician Assistant (PA) plays a vital support role in our organization. In general, this individual is responsible for providing professional patient care and assistance to the Physician/Surgeon and the clinical staff.

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

borne pathogens, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment. Travel to all associated hospitals and/or facilities

Requirements

starter, highly organized with good time management skills. Able to multi

task and work in a fast

Benefits & Compensation

In addition, we offer paid holidays and paid time off.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Illinois Bone and Joint Institute LLC as a Physician Assistant - Orthopedics.

Key Skills

Patient CareSurgical AssistanceJoint AspirationJoint InjectionX-ray InterpretationCastingSplintingBracingWound CareSuture RemovalTraction ManagementPre-operative EducationPost-operative CareMedication PrescriptionEHR SoftwareICD 10 Guidelines

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Orthopedics at Illinois Bone and Joint Institute a 3.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Orthopedic Surgery physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

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 $140k annually.

This is approximately 76% 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
Transparent compensation ($102k–$140k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Surgical Assistance, Joint Aspiration, Joint Injection, X-ray Interpretation, Casting, Splinting, Bracing. 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, supporting physicians in outpatient clinics and hospital settings by performing initial evaluations, developing treatment plans, and assisting in surgical procedures. Key duties include direct patient care, dictating medical records, orderi...

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, 401k Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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