Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time)
Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.
Job Description
About the Role
Join Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush as a PA/NP Spine Surgery – Part-Time, Travel Required in United States. It’s the people that make the difference. Are you ready to make your impact?
Key Responsibilities
- Close collaboration with existing team.
- Assist the physician in clinic and OR settings.
- Assess patient health status including state of wellness and compliance with care plan and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Utilize practice technology including, but not limited to, electronic health records, dictation, and outcomes tools to ensure excellent patient care.
Requirements
- BA/BS, MS preferred; graduate of AMA accredited PA program or NP program.
- Current Illinois state PA or NP license or willingly to apply.
- Certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
- NPs will require RNFA to assist in the OR.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $60K - $79.7K
- CME allowance: $2,500.
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush as a PA/NP Spine Surgery – Part-Time, Travel Required.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time) position at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Surgery position at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush 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.
Compensation Analysis
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $60k to $80k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Joliet, 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
- Transparent compensation ($60k–$80k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Orthopedic surgery assistance, Spine surgery, Patient assessment, Physical examination, Diagnostic testing, Therapeutic procedures, Injections, Suturing. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner will collaborate with a spine surgeon to provide medical care in clinical and operating room settings. Responsibilities include performing physical exams, ordering diagnostic tests, managing patient care plans, and educating patients and families.
Benefits package: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays, Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) Employer Contribution, Tuition Reimbursement, Continuing Education of up to $2,500 annualized. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Part-time
Posted
2d ago
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