Full-time Orthopedic Physician Assistant (or Nurse Practitioner)

This Full-time Orthopedic Physician Assistant (or Nurse Practitioner) position at Ardent Health Services includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Orthopedic Surgery position at Ardent Health Services 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.

Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

This position is based in Tyler, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a nurse practitioner earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Orthopedic Surgery, Patient Care, Collaboration, Surgery Assistance, X-ray, Epic EMR, Trauma Care, Clinical Support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Orthopedic Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner will collaborate with a team of physicians and other healthcare professionals, provide patient care, assist in surgeries, and round on patients in the hospital. The role includes trauma and clinic call responsibilities without inpatient duties...

Benefits package: Base salary + wRVU production incentive, CME allowance, Commencement Bonus, Medical debt consultative services, Relocation allowance, Paid malpractice coverage, Health benefits + Retirement plan, Marketing + practice growth assistance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.