Physician Assistant or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner – Orthopedics (Spine Surgery)

Nurse PractitionerNo weekendsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Compensation

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Job Description

Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) –

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Full-Time | Monday-Friday

Established in 2001, Southeast Orthopedic Specialists is a trusted leader in musculoskeletal care, providing comprehensive orthopedic, spine, and pain management services throughout Northeast Florida. We are committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care and expanding access to high-quality treatment that helps patients restore function, mobility, and quality of life.

We are seeking a Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) with an interest in orthopedic spine surgery to join our growing, collaborative team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced spine surgeons in both the clinical and surgical settings, providing comprehensive care for patients with spinal disorders and injuries.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with spine-related conditions, including degenerative disorders, spinal stenosis, disc herniations, deformities, and traumatic injuries
  • Perform comprehensive physical examinations and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Order, review, and interpret imaging studies, including X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs
  • Assist in the management of both surgical and non-surgical spine patients
  • Provide pre-operative evaluations, surgical education, and post-operative follow-up care
  • Participate in the Operating Room (OR) as First Assist for spine procedures
  • Collaborate closely with spine surgeons, therapists, pain management providers, and other healthcare professionals
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans to optimize outcomes
  • Respond to patient inquiries, triage clinical concerns, and provide urgent patient care as needed
  • Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, surgical recovery, and preventative spine health
  • Prescribe medications and assist with procedural care within the scope of

Licensure

  • Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely electronic medical documentation

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) program
  • Active Florida PA-C or ARNP license (or ability to obtain prior to start date)
  • Current CPR certification
  • Previous orthopedic, neurosurgery, spine, surgical, or related clinical experience preferred
  • Strong interest in orthopedic spine care and surgery
  • Excellent communication, clinical assessment, and patient education skills

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive compensation with quarterly bonus opportunities
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Extensive Operating Room and First Assist experience
  • Hands-on mentorship and training with experienced spine surgeons
  • Collaborative, team-focused work environment
  • Opportunity to develop specialized expertise in orthopedic spine surgery
  • Career growth within one of the region's leading orthopedic practices

Practice Setting

  • Outpatient orthopedic spine clinic
  • Dedicated Operating Room time supporting complex spine procedures
  • Management of both surgical and conservative treatment patients
  • Potential travel between nearby clinic locations as needed

Join a team dedicated to helping patients overcome pain, restore mobility, and return to the activities that matter most. If you are passionate about orthopedic spine care and committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes, we encourage you to apply today.

Key Responsibilities

The provider will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with spine-related conditions in both clinical and surgical settings. Responsibilities include assisting in the operating room as a first assist, developing treatment plans, and providing comprehensive pre- and post-operative care.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationPhysical examinationImaging interpretationSurgical assistancePre-operative evaluationTreatment planningClinical documentationMedication prescriptionCollaborative care

Orthopedic Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 60% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 24.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Orthopedic Surgery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOrthopedic Surgery median $139k (middle half $130k–$159k)289 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Orthopedic Surgery listings in Florida15 active132 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 22% remote · 60% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Orthopedic Surgery pay trend+24.6% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution

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11
<$125k
10
$125k-145k
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$145k-165k
6
$165k-185k
4
$185k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs
401k / retirement match
94%
Sign-on bonus
55% this job
CME allowance
55%
Loan repayment
3%
Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.9
Better work-life than 40% of Orthopedic Surgery (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 130 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Southeast Orthopedic Specialists

Medical Practices
Jacksonville, FL
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Quarterly bonus opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package
Operating Room and First Assist experience
Hands-on mentorship and training
Collaborative team environment
Career growth opportunities

Living in Jacksonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$270k
Typical market rent
$1,589/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Jacksonville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.