Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner (Spine)

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner (Spine) at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Surgery nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

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.

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $100k to $110k annually.

This position is based in Joliet, Illinois.

Key skills and qualifications: Spine surgery assistance, Patient assessment, Physical examination, Diagnostic testing, Therapeutic procedures, Wound care, Suturing, Patient education. 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 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 treatme...

Benefits package: Medical, Dental, 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. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.