Spine Surgery Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
Practice independently without physician oversight.
Is $51K - $83K competitive?
See how this position compares to Surgery market data — salary percentile, benefits comparison, and hiring trends.
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join University of Maryland Medical System as a Spine Surgery NP or PA – First Assist, Call Required in Towson, Maryland. Job Requirements Company Description When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you’re coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus.
Key Responsibilities
- must hold Acute Care NP certification Current BLS certification or obtained prior to providing direct patient care is required.
Requirements
- ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, we’ve been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine. Job Description University of Maryland Joseph Medical Center (UM
- spine surgery both in the office, peri
- operatively in the hospital, including first
- assisting in the OR. M
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $51K - $83K
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Malpractice insurance covered.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with University of Maryland Medical System in Towson, Maryland.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Surgery position at University of Maryland Medical System is open to nurse practitioner candidates.
Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.
Compensation Analysis
University of Maryland Medical System lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $51k to $83k annually.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Towson, Maryland.
Why This Position Stands Out
- Transparent compensation ($51k–$83k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Spine Surgery Care, First Assisting, Peri-operative Care, Patient Management, Acute Care, Clinical Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: Manage pre- and post-spine surgery patients in both office and hospital settings. Provide peri-operative support, including serving as a first assistant in the operating room.
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan, Malpractice Coverage, CME Allowance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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