Physician Assistant Orthopedic Surgery
Updated 10/07/26
$60.00
– $73.00
hourly
61021, Dixon, Illinois, United States
Physician Assistant
Surgery-General
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
2 years
Job description
Job description
OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center is seeking a motivated and collaborative Physician Assistant to join our Orthopedic Surgery team in Dixon, Illinois. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced orthopedic surgeons in a well-established practice while providing high-quality, patient-centered musculoskeletal care.
Position Highlights
- Work with a dedicated orthopedic surgery team consisting of 2 surgeons and 1 physician assistant
- Mix of clinic, surgical first assist, inpatient rounding, and post-operative care
- Opportunity to develop strong relationships with patients in a community-focused setting
- Supportive leadership and integrated care model at St. Katherine Medical Center and outpatient clinics in Dixon and Sterling, IL
- Access to OSF HealthCare's extensive network of specialists and resources
Benefits
OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive Compensation and Total Rewards Package which includes:
- Generous paid time off!
- Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge
- Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
- Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member
- CME time and dollars
- Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
- Paid occurrence-based malpractice
- Concierge relocation services
- Student Loan repayment counseling
- Career Development through our Physician Leadership Academy
- Clinical base hourly pay range for this position: $60.39-73.68
- Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by many factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations. Additional compensation components may be applicable such as bonuses or incentives which may or may not be based on metric achievement.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage orthopedic patients in outpatient and inpatient settings
- Assist orthopedic surgeons in the operating room
- Conduct pre-operative and post-operative assessments
- Develop treatment plans and provide patient education
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging studies
- Perform procedures within scope of practice
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and rehabilitation teams
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
- NCCPA certification required
- Illinois PA license (or eligibility to obtain)
- Orthopedic experience preferred, but new graduates with orthopedic rotations will be considered
- Strong communication, clinical decision-making, and teamwork skills
- OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Responsibilities
Assist orthopedic surgeons in the operating room
Conduct pre-operative and post-operative assessments
Develop treatment plans and provide patient education
Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging studies
Perform procedures within scope of practice
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and rehabilitation teams
Mix of clinic, surgical first assist, inpatient rounding, and post-operative care
Opportunity to develop strong relationships with patients in a community-focused setting
Supportive leadership and integrated care model at St. Katherine Medical Center and outpatient clinics in Dixon and Sterling, IL
Qualifications
NCCPA certification required
Illinois PA license (or eligibility to obtain)
Orthopedic experience preferred, but new graduates with orthopedic rotations will be considered
Strong communication, clinical decision-making, and teamwork skills
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Working Hours
40 hours per week, Full Time
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