Orthopedic Department / Trauma Division - Family Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant
Listed compensation
$98k-$137k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability.
Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Job Location (Full Address): 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular
- Time Type: Full time Scheduled
- Weekly Hours: 40
- Department: 500801 Ortho APP-SMH
- Work Shift: UR - Rotating (United States of America) Range: UR URCB 218 Compensation Range: $98,010.00 - $137,218.00 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job
Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities
FNP or PA FT position available, primarily days. Weekends and evenings as required. Work collaboratively with busy orthopedic trauma service and all members of the health care team to provide high quality care to Orthopaedic Trauma patients.
Function independently and with supervision in the outpatient setting to triage and coordinate the care of orthopedic trauma patients. Prior APP experience or orthopedic experience preferred. Strong communication and clinical skills required. Must be eligible for billing.
Qualifications
Nurse Practitioner Require a Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner, an active New York State Registered Nurse license in good standing, an active New York State Nurse Practitioner licensure in good standing and current national certification as an Nurse Practitioner.
Physician Assistant Required completion of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program, an active New York State Physician Assistant licensure in good standing and current national certification as a Physician Assistant by NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) NPs and PAs will demonstrate clinical competence, superior verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal effectiveness and customer relation skills, computer competence and must have an active desire to learn.
The APP will participate in the education of learners (students and new employees), using clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing and skill training.
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Key Responsibilities
The APP will work collaboratively with the orthopedic trauma service to provide high-quality care to patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include triaging patients, coordinating care, and participating in the education of students and new employees.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner or have completed an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program. Current New York State licensure and national certification are required for both roles.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 46% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $98k–$137k | Orthopedic Surgery NP median $167k (middle half $167k–$171k)51 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$109k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Orthopedic Surgery NP listings in New York | 8 active | 127 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 46% remote · 46% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Orthopedic Surgery NP hiring demand | not ranked this month | postings stay open a median 48 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 38 postings, 92 closed |
| New Orthopedic Surgery NP listings | 34 in the last 30 days | 33 the 30 days before (+3%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Orthopedic Surgery NP pay trend | +6.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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