Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Orthopedics

1 month ago
United StatesFull TimeOrthopedic Surgery
Practice Authority in
Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

Could this role be underpaying you?

Find out in seconds — see where this offer ranks vs. Orthopedic Surgery salaries and know exactly what to ask for.

View Report

Job Description

About the Role

Join Riverview Health as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Orthopedics in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prescribe and regulate medications per written collaborative agreement.
  • Know and demonstrate understanding, skills and principles of infection prevention, reduction and control. Able to safely and effectively use medical equipment in carrying out planned interventions.
  • Coordinate with other medical professionals within an interdisciplinary team and able to work collaboratively, organize assignments, manage time, multi
  • task, and assist with other team members to achieve desired outcomes.

Requirements

  • Nurse Practitioner: Master’s Degree from an Advanced Practice Nursing Program RN and Nurse Practitioner licensure for State of Indiana Certification as Nurse Practitioner.
  • Physician Assistant: Graduate of an accredited school of Physician Assisting; prefer Master's degree Experience Requirements Minimum:
  • Nurse Practitioner: Clinical nursing as a RN for five (5) years; require one (1) year practicing as a Nurse Practitioner in orthopedics; Some orthopedic hand experience preferred
  • Registered Nurse licensed to practice in Indiana

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Riverview Health as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Orthopedics.

Key Skills

Physical AssessmentDifferential DiagnosisPathophysiologyPharmacologyInfection PreventionMedical Equipment UseInterdisciplinary TeamworkHealth AssessmentMedical DiagnosisDiagnostic Studies EvaluationTherapeutic ProceduresProtocol ManagementResearch ProcessPatient ManagementTime ManagementMulti-tasking
HealthcareScience & Researchvia Ultipro

Position Insights

Orthopedic Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery position at Riverview Health 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical Assessment, Differential Diagnosis, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Infection Prevention, Medical Equipment Use, Interdisciplinary Teamwork, Health Assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Advanced Practice Provider, working collaboratively within an orthopedic team, is responsible for providing comprehensive healthcare, including prescribing medications, conducting health assessments, and establishing medical diagnoses. They must also coordinate with other professionals, act as a...

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Orthopedic Surgery nurse practitioner jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.