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Good Shepherd Health Care
Hermiston, Oregon

Orthopedic Advanced Practice Practitioner (PA or NP)

Nurse PractitionerIncludes weekendsNo callFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Join Our Growing Team at Good Shepherd Health Care System

At Good Shepherd Health Care System, we put "Patients First. Always." We are committed to bringing state-of-the-art care closer to home and providing exceptional care to our community.

Why Choose Good Shepherd?

Independent & Financially Stable Organization

  • Top-tier benefits package offering 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for both employees and their families.
  • State-of-the-Art Facilities & Services

Supportive Administration & Culture

  • Thriving, Growing Region supporting outdoor lifestyle & adventure.
  • Good Shepherd Health Care System remains one of the largest employers in the area and plays a pivotal role in the region's continued growth.
  • Base Compensation: $185,000 - $215,000

Plus Bonus Opportunity

  • Annual CME allowance, PTO, and other great benefits provided.
  • Schedule: 40/hours a week - Days + Call

*May work an occasional Saturday as we expand clinic hours.

Responsibilities

Job Overview

Good Shepherd Health Care System is seeking an experienced Orthopedic Advanced Practice Practitioner (PA or NP) to join our orthopedic clinic team.

In this role, you will focus on diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal conditions, performing physical exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, developing treatment plans, and managing patient recovery. Previous experience in an orthopedic clinic is required.

If you're dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

Responsibilities & Duties

  • Conduct patient assessments, including obtaining medical histories and performing physical exams.
  • Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests such as X-rays, MRIs, and blood tests.
  • Develop and implement treatment plans, including prescribing medications and recommending physical therapy.
  • Perform wound care and manage cast application/removal.
  • Administer injections, including corticosteroids and joint aspirations.
  • Provide patient education on injury prevention, treatment plans, and recovery.
  • Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Document patient information, treatment plans, and progress in the electronic medical records (EMR) system.
  • Participate in continuing education and professional development activities.
  • Assist with surgical procedures as needed.
  • Cover call duties when assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Current, unrestricted Oregon state licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
  • DEA unrestricted license for prescribing medications.
  • Previous experience working in an orthopedic clinic is required.
  • Previous experience assisting in the Operating Room is required.
  • Strong knowledge of musculoskeletal conditions and treatments.
  • Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

40 Hours USD $185,000.00/Yr. USD $215,000.00/Yr. 01-3268 GSMG Orthopedics Day

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Orthopedic assessmentDiagnostic test interpretationTreatment planningJoint injectionsSurgical assistanceEMR proficiencyBLS certificationACLS certificationMusculoskeletal diagnosis

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Orthopedic Advanced Practice Practitioner (PA or NP) at Good Shepherd Health Care a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Orthopedic Surgery (NP) — ranked against 126 active Orthopedic Surgery (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Orthopedic Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 43 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 49% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
95%
Sign-on bonus
74%
CME allowance
32% this job
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Orthopedic Surgery (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 126 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Hermiston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$340k
Typical market rent
$1,708/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Good Shepherd Health Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Hermiston, Oregon
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

100% Employer-Paid Healthcare Premiums
CME Allowance
PTO
Bonus Opportunity