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Southeast Orthopedic Specialists
Saint Augustine Shores, Florida

Physician Assistant or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner – Orthopedics (Hand, Wrist & Elbow)

Nurse PractitionerNo weekendsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

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Job Description

Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) – Orthopedics (Hand, Wrist & Elbow)

Full-Time | Monday-Friday |

Established in 2001, Southeast Orthopedic Specialists is a trusted leader in musculoskeletal and sports medicine care. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered orthopedic services and expanding access to high-quality care.

We are seeking a Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) with an interest in orthopedics and sports medicine to join our growing, collaborative team.

  • Evaluate, diagnose, and treat hand, wrist, and upper extremity conditions and injuries
  • Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Order and interpret diagnostic imaging and other clinical tests
  • Administer injections, prescribe medications, and provide non-operative treatment options
  • Assist in the management of fractures, tendon injuries, nerve compression syndromes, arthritis, and other hand and wrist conditions
  • Provide pre-operative and post-operative patient care
  • Participate in Operating Room (OR) time as First Assist for hand and upper extremity surgical procedures
  • Collaborate closely with physicians, therapists, and multidisciplinary care teams
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans to optimize outcomes
  • Respond to patient questions, triage clinical concerns, and provide ongoing

Education

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
  • Active Florida PA-C or ARNP license (or ability to obtain prior to start)
  • Current CPR certification
  • Orthopedic, surgical, or hand and upper extremity experience preferred
  • Strong clinical, communication, and patient care skills

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive compensation with quarterly bonus opportunities
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Hands-on surgical experience with OR and First Assist opportunities
  • Mentorship and professional development within a respected orthopedic practice
  • Collaborative, team-oriented environment
  • Opportunity for growth within a leading orthopedic specialty organization

Setting

  • Outpatient orthopedic clinic
  • Dedicated OR time supporting hand and upper extremity surgical cases
  • Potential travel between nearby clinic locations

Join Southeast Orthopedic Specialists and become part of a team dedicated to helping patients regain function, reduce pain, and return to the activities they love. Apply today!

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat hand, wrist, and upper extremity conditions while developing individualized treatment plans. Participate in surgical procedures as a first assist and provide comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative patient care.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Hand surgeryWrist surgeryElbow surgeryPatient assessmentFracture managementTendon injury managementNerve compression syndrome treatmentPre-operative carePost-operative careClinical triagePatient education

Orthopedic Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 54% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

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

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

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

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
39%
Loan repayment
11%
PSLF eligible
5%

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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 127 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in St. Augustine Shores

Median resident rent
$2,084/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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About Southeast Orthopedic Specialists

Medical Practices
Jacksonville, FL
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Quarterly bonus opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package
Hands-on surgical experience
Mentorship and professional development
Collaborative team environment
Opportunity for growth