ATC Physician Extender

This Orthopedic Surgery position at Illinois Bone and Joint Institute 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.

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $53k to $64k annually.

This is approximately 89% below the national median for Orthopedic Surgery professionals, which is around $510k.

This position is based in Illinois.

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Patient Education, DME Brace Fitting, Clinical Scheduling, Electronic Medical Records, Injury Prevention, Patient Evaluation, HIPAA Compliance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: Acts as a liaison between patients, physicians, and clinical staff to manage day-to-day practice needs and provide musculoskeletal care. Responsibilities include assisting with examinations, treating athletic injuries, and educating patients on their plans of care.

Benefits package: Medical insurance, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D insurance, Long term disability, Short term disability, 401k with company match, Profit sharing. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.