How much does a Physician Assistant - Orthopedics make in San Francisco, CA? The average Physician Assistant - Orthopedics salary in San Francisco, CA is $164,732 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $156,382 and $173,360. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Physician Assistant - Orthopedics Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Physician Assistant - Orthopedics Salary $148,780 San Francisco,CA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Physician Assistant - Orthopedics Salary $156,382 San Francisco,CA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Physician Assistant - Orthopedics Salary $164,732 San Francisco,CA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Physician Assistant - Orthopedics Salary $173,360 San Francisco,CA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Physician Assistant - Orthopedics Salary $181,215 San Francisco,CA April 24, 2024
25% $156,382 10% $148,780 90% $181,215 75% $173,360 $164,732 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Collaboration: Works cooperatively and shares ideas with coworkers and managers to achieve common goals and objectives.

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Pediatric: Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.

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Medical Services: A service that provides medical treatment to people within an area or country: In poorer countries without a reliable health service, 90% of care for people with Aids-related illnesses is carried out in the home. health services.

Collaboration 3.27%
Pediatric 3.41%
Medical Services 2.23%
Others 91.09%

Job Description for Physician Assistant - Orthopedics

Physician Assistant - Orthopedics assesses, plans, and provides patient care under the supervision of a physician. Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination. Being a Physician Assistant - Orthopedics orders and interprets appropriate laboratory and radiographic tests. Participates in daily patient rounds, writes progress notes, conducts patient education, counsels on preventative care, assists in surgery, writes prescriptions, and prepares discharge summaries. Additionally, Physician Assistant - Orthopedics requires a master's degree in Health Sciences for Physician Assistants or related. Requires completion of the PANCE exam administered by National Commission of the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Requires Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C). Typically reports to a Physician. Physician Assistant - Orthopedics's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Physician Assistant - Orthopedics salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Physician Assistant - Orthopedics, the highest Physician Assistant - Orthopedics salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Physician Assistant - Orthopedics salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Physician Assistant - Orthopedics salary is in Miami, FL, where the Physician Assistant - Orthopedics salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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