Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Orthopedic Surgery
Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.
Orthopedic Surgery in Illinois pays $442k median — is this one competitive?
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Springfield Clinic as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Orthopedic Surgery – Total Joints in Illinois.
Requirements
- Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
- Current Illinois licensure or eligibility to obtain
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work in a fast
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Springfield Clinic in Illinois.
Key Skills
Key Responsibilities
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Orthopedic Surgery at Springfield Clinic a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Orthopedic Surgery nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Orthopedic Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Orthopedic Surgery position at Springfield Clinic 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 Springfield, Illinois.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Orthopedic Surgery, Patient Care, Clinical Collaboration, Total Joint Focus, Communication Skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: Provide orthopedic care within both clinic and operating room settings, focusing specifically on total joints. Work collaboratively with physicians to enhance patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits package: Vacation time, Paid holidays, Professional development/CME package. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (4)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Physician-led/owned (Values alignment ↓ burnout 64%)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates all major evidence-based lifestyle protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2d ago
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