Midlevel Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Midlevel Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Orthopedic Surgery nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Orthopedic Surgery position at Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics 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.

This position is based in Nashville, Tennessee.

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a nurse practitioner earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Patient Care, Orthopedic Care, Clinical Documentation, Patient Education, Medication Prescription, Patient History Review. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves reviewing lab results, obtaining patient histories, collaborating with physicians, and providing care for patients in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities also include administering injections, educating patients, and managing individualized care plans.

Benefits package: Multiple medical plan options, Dental and vision coverage, HSA with HDHP option, Employee Assistance Program, Company-paid basic life, AD&D, and long-term disability, Voluntary life and short-term disability, Paid time off and holidays, 401(k) with employer match. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.