Orthopedic Surgery PA

St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago is actively seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) to join our growing Orthopedic Surgery team. This full-time position offers a rewarding blend of clinic and surgical responsibilities, with no call, in a mission-driven and team-oriented environment. The ideal candidate will bring experience, clinical skill, and a commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care.

Position Summary & Qualifications

• Full-time, weekday schedule (Monday-Friday)
• No call or weekend responsibilities
• Inpatient and outpatient orthopedic care responsibilities
• Serve as First Assist in the operating room
• Collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons, other APPs, and clinical staff
• Manage your own outpatient panel and ensure continuity of care
• Minimum 2 years of experience in orthopedic surgery or general surgery required
• Licensed and certified Physician Assistant in the state of Illinois
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills
• EMR proficiency and ability to thrive in a fast-paced surgical setting

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off
• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• CME allowance
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Optional voluntary benefit programs
• Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $110,000.00 to $125,000.00 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

About Prime Healthcare

Founded in 2001 by Dr. Prem Reddy, Prime Healthcare has grown into one of the largest physician-led health systems in the United States. With 51 hospitals and over 360 outpatient locations across 14 statesincluding multiple in the Chicago areaPrime Healthcare is nationally recognized for quality, safety, and community service. In 2024, Newsweek named Prime Healthcare one of Americas Greatest Workplaces. Prime is also the only health system to have received the prestigious John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Award from The Joint Commission and NQF.