Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Surgery; Hand, Wrist and Elbow

Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Surgery (Hand, Wrist and Elbow)

Job Category
:
Advance Practice Provider

Requisition Number
: PHYSI
010564

• Posted :
  September 15, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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1611 West Harrison Street
Chicago, IL 60612, USA

It’s the people that make the difference. Are you ready to make your impact?

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush is nationally recognized as a leader in comprehensive orthopedic services. The Orthopedic Program at Rush University Medical Center is ranked Top 10 Orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report. Founded in 2003, MOR is comprised of internationally-renowned Orthopedic and Spine surgeons who pioneer the latest advances in technology and surgical techniques to improve the lives and activity levels of patients around the world.

MOR doctors are the official team physicians for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Fire Soccer Club and DePaul University Athletics.

Ready to join? We are looking for a full‑time Physician Assistant to join and support a busy orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hand, wrist, and elbow surgery. We are searching for a person that is excited to provide unparalleled customer service in the clinic, assist in the OR, provide patient education, and is eager to work with a team of people dedicated to the care of patients.

Experience in hand, wrist, and elbow surgery is a plus. The position will require travel to a combination of the clinics located in Chicago, IL, Oak Brook, IL and Gold Coast Surgicenter. New graduates or experienced candidates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Close collaboration with existing team.
• Assist the physician in clinic and operating room settings.
• Assess patient health status including state of wellness and compliance with care plan, and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Utilize practice technology including, but not limited to, electronic health record, dictation, and outcomes tools to their full capability to ensure excellent patient care.
• Responsible for providing medical care as delegated by physician.
• Educate patients and families as appropriate and provides continuity of care.
• Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x‑ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results for deviations from normal.
• Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
• Travel with Physician as required.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.

Requirements:

• BA/BS, MS preferred; graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current Illinois PA license or willingly to apply.
• Certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• Current CPR Certification

What’s in it for you? MOR offers their employees a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Pay Range: $100,000 - $120,000 annualized.Compensation at MOR is determined by many factors, which may include but are not limited to, job-related skills and level of experience, education, certifications, geographic location, market data and internal equity. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
• Company‑paid life and long‑term disability insurance.
• Voluntary life, AD&D, and short‑term disability…