Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic

7 days ago

United States$112k–168kFull TimeOrthopedic Surgery

✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join OrthoIllinois as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Assesses, diagnoses, and treats medical and surgical problems in accordance with Practice protocols and records the same for review by the supervising physician

Provides care that is patient centered, compassionate, appropriate and effective

Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients in accordance with Practice standards.

Elicits medical history and conducts physical exams on patients to provide health assessments and screens for abnormal conditions

Requirements

Master’s degree (M. A./M. S.) or equivalent from an accredited college or university

Current license to practice in the state of Illinois

Stand for long periods of time, walk for periods of time, and climb stairs

Requires lifting, carrying, or moving heavier objects (i. e. pushing or pulling up to 100 pounds and lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join OrthoIllinois as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic.

Key Skills

Orthopedic proceduresPatient assessmentDiagnosisSurgical assistanceWound careJoint injectionsFracture reductionCastingSplintingMedication managementPatient educationDocumentationElectronic medical recordsQuality assuranceClinical researchBilling and coding

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic position at Ortho Illinois includes the following lifestyle factors: 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 Ortho Illinois 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

Ortho Illinois lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $113k to $169k annually.

This is approximately 72% 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 weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($113k–$169k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Orthopedic procedures, Patient assessment, Diagnosis, Surgical assistance, Wound care, Joint injections, Fracture reduction, Casting. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner provides medical care and services independently and collaboratively under the direction of a physician. Responsibilities include assessing, diagnosing, and treating orthopedic conditions, as well as assisting in surgical procedures and managing patient ...

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