Physician Assistant or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner – Orthopedics (Sports Medicine)
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Job Description
Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) –
Orthopedics (Sports Medicine)
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 orthopedic and sports-related injuries
- Perform physical exams and develop individualized treatment plans
- Order and interpret imaging and diagnostic tests
- Administer injections, suture wounds, and prescribe medications
- Provide pre- and post-operative patient care
- Participate in Operating Room (OR) time as First Assist
- Collaborate closely with physicians, therapists, and care teams
- Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans for optimal outcomes
- Provide patient triage and respond to urgent clinical needs
- Educate patients on injury prevention, recovery, and performance
- Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical documentation
Qualifications
- Graduate of or currently enrolled in an accredited PA-C or ARNP program
- Active Florida PA-C or ARNP license (or ability to obtain prior to start)
- Current CPR certification
- Interest or experience in orthopedics or sports medicine preferred
Why Join Us?
- Competitive compensation + quarterly bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Hands-on experience with OR/First Assist opportunities
- Strong mentorship and training environment
- Collaborative, supportive team-based culture
- Opportunity to grow within a leading orthopedic and sports medicine practice
Setting
- Outpatient orthopedic clinic setting
- Dedicated OR time supporting surgical cases
- Potential travel between nearby clinic locations
Apply today to join a team focused on helping patients recover faster, move better, and perform at their best.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat orthopedic and sports-related injuries in both clinic and surgical settings. Responsibilities include performing physical exams, administering treatments, and serving as a First Assist in the Operating Room.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner – Orthopedics (Sports Medicine) at Southeast Orthopedic Specialists a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Orthopedic Surgery (NP) — ranked against 130 active Orthopedic Surgery (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Orthopedic Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 58% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 17.0% 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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- No weekends
Living in Jacksonville
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $271k
- Typical market rent
- $1,601/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 24 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 99.5
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.
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