Orthopedics-Spine Physician Assistant

Orthopedics-Spine Physician Assistant

Endeavor Health

$57.69 - $75.77 – The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate’s expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

• Position:
  Ortho Spine PA
• Location:
  
  Naperville, IL;
  Woodridge, IL;
  Elmhurst, IL
• Full‑time position
• Variable hours depending on OR and clinic schedules

• License:
  Physician Assistant (PA) Licensure in the State of IL required;
  Federal DEA and Illinois Controlled Substance License required
• Education:
  
  Completion of an NCCPA certified PA program
• Certification: BLS/CPR certification required
• Experience:
  
  Experience in ortho surgery, ortho spine, or neurosurgery preferred; comfort with surgical assisting responsibilities, ideally prior spine OR experience
• Ability to manage high clinic volume and complexity
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Entrepreneurial spirit and a genuine interest in practice‑building and referral development
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Interest in academic/clinical scholarship is a plus

• Positively contribute to safety outcomes and promote high quality patient experiences
• Independently manage spine patients in clinic – initial evaluations, follow‑up, pre‑operative planning, non‑operative care, injections, and post‑operative follow‑up
• Assist in the operating room under spine surgeons, performing tasks commensurate with PA scope of practice
• Participate actively in developing and executing growth strategies
• Collaborate with primary care, sports medicine, neurology, pain management, physical therapy, and other community partners
• Engage in outreach, education, marketing, and relationship‑building with referring providers
• Support quality improvement, clinical protocols, outcomes tracking, and registry work
• Contribute to scholarly or academic efforts (publications, presentations) if desired
• Participate in departmental meetings, strategic planning, and operational initiatives
• Uphold Endeavor Health’s values and mission in everyday patient care and community presence

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

At Endeavor’s Orthopaedic & Spine Institute, we believe in combining clinical excellence, innovation, and collaborative spirit. We’re looking for providers who share a growth mindset – not just maintaining, but scaling care, improving access, and elevating outcomes.

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community‑connected care for an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are.

EOE:
Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.