Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery (Spine)

Washington University in St. Louis

11 days ago

United States$93k–167kFull TimeOrthopedic Surgery

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Practice Authority in

Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Washington University in St. Louis as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery (Spine) in United States.

Key Responsibilities

centered care. Performs other duties as assigned. Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment Exposure to blood

Requirements

American Heart Association, Basic Life Support

Nurse Practitioner, Master's degree

Physician Assistant Studies Certifications/Professional Licenses: Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)

Benefits & Compensation

Statement Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Washington University in St. Louis as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery (Spine).

Key Skills

Clinical carePatient educationCare coordinationLeadershipCommunicationInterpersonal relationshipsClinical diagnosticsPatient managementPharmacologyEpic EHRHIPAA complianceTeamworkTime managementMultitaskingAdaptabilityPreventive care

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery (Spine) position at Washington University in St. Louis 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.

Orthopedic Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery position at Washington University in St. Louis 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.

Compensation Analysis

Washington University in St. Louis lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $93k to $168k annually.

This is approximately 74% below the national median for Orthopedic Surgery professionals, which is around $510k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

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 ($93k–$168k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical care, Patient education, Care coordination, Leadership, Communication, Interpersonal relationships, Clinical diagnostics, Patient management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will deliver comprehensive outpatient spine care and facilitate multidisciplinary treatment plans for patients. They will also support spine surgeons, guide clinical staff, and ensure an exceptional patient experience across multiple practice locations.

Benefits package: Vacation, Holidays, Sick time, Health insurance, Retirement savings plan, Wellness programs, Caregiver leave, Childcare resources. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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