Surgical Orthopedic Physician Assistant

Quick Facts

• Role: Surgical Orthopedic Physician Assistant
• Focus: Primarily orthopaedics; potential support for neuro or general surgery
• Schedule: Monday–Friday clinic hours (8 AM–5 PM); 36 patient care hours + 4 administrative hours
• Call: Weekend and daytime call rotation with a collaborating provider
• Patient volume: ~15–20 patients/day
• Team: 3 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)
• OR days: ~2 days/week; clinic 2–3 days/week depending on OR schedule

Description

Join an established surgical orthopaedics team in North Central Idaho. This position offers a predominantly orthopaedic surgical role within a supportive, collaborative environment, with the possibility of additional exposure to neuro or general surgery.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in clinic and surgical settings
• Support orthopaedic surgical services; may assist with neuro or general surgery depending on needs
• Participate in weekend and daytime call rotation
• Balance clinical work with scheduled administrative duties

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Ability to obtain an Idaho medical professional license
• Ability to obtain DEA with full prescriptive authority

Benefits

• Base salary starting at $125,000 with wRVU production incentive or pure production
• $10,000 sign-on bonus
• 20+ days of PTO
• $3,000 CME allowance
• $10,000 relocation allowance
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Comprehensive health benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical malpractice insurance/tail coverage

Community & Lifestyle

Enjoy mild climate and scenic outdoor recreation in a close-knit community with year-round activities like hiking, fishing, and cycling on riverside trails.