Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Sports Medicine

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$100K - $115K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

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 (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to support a busy sports medicine surgeon who specializes in knee, hip, and shoulder surgery. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with passion for orthopedics and values high quality patient care.

We are searching for a person that is excited to provide unparalleled customer service in the clinic, assistance in the OR, patient education, and that is eager to work with a team of people dedicated to the care of patients.

Candidate must be flexible to travel to Chicago, Oak Brook, Naperville, and Munster, Indiana for clinic and OR. New grads are encouraged to apply.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Close collaboration with existing team: Physician, PA's, ATC, and Administrative Assistants.
  • 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

  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
  • Current Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Illinois and Indiana (or ability to obtain)
  • National certification (NCCPA for PA; or AANP, ANCC for NP)
  • Current CPR Certification
  • Orthopedic experience preferred; surgical experience a plus
  • Strong clinical decision-making and procedural skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

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

Pay Range: $100-115k 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 insurance.
  • Critical Illness and Accident Insurance.
  • 401(k) Savings Plan.
  • 401(k) Employer Contribution.
  • Pet Insurance.
  • Commuter Benefits.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Tax-Advantaged Accounts (FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA).
  • HSA Employer Contribution (when enrolled in a HDHP).
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Excellent working relationship with prestigious group of physicians in Orthopedics in the US and #1 in Illinois and Indiana.

Our employees make the difference in our patients’ lives, and we value their contributions. OrthoMidwest offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to grow and develop your career with an industry leader. Come see what we’re all about. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner will assist a busy sports medicine surgeon in clinic and operating room settings, providing medical care and patient education. They will collaborate closely with the healthcare team and ensure continuity of care for patients.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Communication SkillsDiagnostic TestingTeam Collaboration

Sports Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 54% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$108k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Sports Medicine at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 14,247 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs

401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
57%
Sign-on bonus
47%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Nurse Practitioner roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 14,247 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k≈ 3.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,342/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, IL
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
Voluntary life, AD&D, and short-term disability
Critical illness and accident insurance
401(k) savings plan
401(k) employer contribution
Pet insurance