Orthopedics-Spine Physician Assistant

Hourly Pay Range:

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

We are seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial-minded ortho spine PA to join our team and help scale the spine practice in the Edward-Elmhurst region. You will be the fifth provider on the spine team, working alongside two experienced spine surgeons and two seasoned spine PAs. This position offers a balanced mix of clinic independence and operating room involvement. You should be comfortable managing a substantial surgical and ambulatory volume and possess a mindset toward growth, practice development, and community outreach. The pay and benefits are competitive, and the environment is professionally satisfying.

Position Highlights:

Position: Ortho Spine PA

Location: Naperville, IL; Woodridge, IL; Elmhurst, IL

Full time position.

Hours: variable depending upon OR and clinic schedules

What you will need:

• 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.

​What you will do:

• Positively contribute to safety outcomes and promote high quality patient experiences
• Independently manage spine patients in clinic — initial evaluations, follow-up, preoperative planning, nonoperative care, injections, and postoperative 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

Benefits:

• 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. As we expand our reach, we look for providers who share a growth mindset — not just maintaining, but scaling care, improving access, and elevating outcomes. Our team approaches each patient with respect, compassion, and a commitment to restoring mobility and quality of life.

We see this role as more than just clinician work — it is a partnership in growing a spine program, integrating into the community, and potentially contributing academically. You will have a seat at the table for strategy, development, and shaping the future of spine care in this region.

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. We have a robust Specialty Care Network that ensures timely treatment and enables seamless care coordination at every stage of a patient’s journey.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

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

Please explore our website www.endeavorhealth.org to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.