Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner (Spine)
Listed compensation
$100k-$110k
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Job Description
It’s the people that make the difference. Are you ready to make your impact?
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush is nationally recognized as a leader in comprehensive orthopedic services. The Orthopedic Program at Rush University Medical Center is ranked top 10 in Orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report.
Founded in 2003, MOR is comprised of internationally-renowned Orthopedic and Spine surgeons who pioneer the latest advances in technology and surgical techniques to improve the lives and activity levels of patients around the world.
MOR doctors are the official team physicians for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Fire Soccer Club and DePaul University Athletics.
Ready to join in? We are looking for afull-time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join a surgeon who specializes in spine surgery. We are searching for a person who is excited to provide unparalleled customer service in an outpatient clinical setting, OR, and who is eager to work with a growing team. Experience in spine in a plus. Candidate must be flexible to travel to the clinics located in Joliet and Naperville, IL. New grads are encouraged to apply.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- 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.
- Responsible for providing medical care as delegated by physician.
- Educate patients and families as appropriate and provide continuity of care.
- Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
- Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results for deviations from normal.
- Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
- Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
- Travel with Physician as required.
- Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.
- Currently licensed as an advanced practice nurse by AANC, AANP, or ONCB; or Certified as a Physician's Assistant by NCCPA.
- Licensed as appropriate in the state of Illinois.
- BLS and Healthcare Provider certifications required.
What’s in it for you? MOR offers their employees a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
Pay Range: $100,000 - $110,000 annualized. Compensation at MOR is determined by many factors, which may include but are not limited to, job-related skills and level of experience, education, certifications, geographic location, market data and internal equity. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
- Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
- Voluntary life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance.
- Critical Illness and Accident Insurance.
- 401(k) Savings Plan.
- 401(k) Employer Contribution.
- Pet Insurance.
- Commuter Benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Tax-Advantaged Accounts (FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA).
- HSA Employer Contribution (when enrolled in a HDHP).
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Continuing Education of up to $2,500 annualized.
- Excellent working relationship with prestigious group of physicians in Orthopedics in the US and #1 in Illinois and Indiana.
Our employees make the difference in our patients’ lives, and we value their contributions. Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to grow and develop your career with an industry leader. Come see what we’re all about. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner will collaborate with spine surgeons to provide medical care in both clinical and operating room settings. Responsibilities include performing physical exams, ordering diagnostic tests, managing patient care plans, and educating patients on their treatment regimens.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner (Spine) at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Surgery (NP) — ranked against 336 active Surgery (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 66% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$105k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $105k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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