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Orthopedic Department / Trauma Division - Family Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant

Nurse PractitionerIncludes weekendsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$98k-$137k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 6mo ago

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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If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals.

At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.

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 trauma careClinical assessmentPatient coordinationCustomer relationsMedical billing

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).

Orthopedic Surgery NP by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$98k–$137kOrthopedic Surgery NP median $167k (middle half $167k–$171k)51 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$109k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Orthopedic Surgery NP listings in New York8 active127 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 46% remote · 46% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew 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 demandnot ranked this monthpostings stay open a median 48 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 38 postings, 92 closed
New Orthopedic Surgery NP listings34 in the last 30 days33 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.2this job 1.5
Below most Orthopedic Surgery (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 113 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Rochester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$240k≈ 2.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,454/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.0
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Rochester, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.