Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

OSMC

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Elkhart, IndianaFull TimeOrthopedic Surgery

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Practice Authority in Indiana

Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join OSMC as a Orthopedic APP – Travel Between Offices, 5+ Years Preferred in United States.

Key Responsibilities

will assess and treat patients using advanced clinical knowledge and skills to identify abnormal conditions, order and analyze diagnostic images, educate on pre and post operative care, diagnose health problems, develop and implement treatment plans, evaluate patient outcomes, and collaborate with or refer to physicians in the practice and community, as well as assist orthopedic surgeons during surgical procedures, wound closure and casting.

provide an advanced level of medical tasks independently and collaborates with a physician.

develop and implement treatment plans, evaluate patient outcomes, and collaborate with or refer to physician.

Benefits & Compensation

package and a competitive PTO plan which accrues biweekly allowing for an outstanding work/life balance.

As OSMC continues to grow, our staff needs to grow with it.

Therefore, we are looking for a skilled Advanced Practice Provider (APP).

The ideal individual would need to travel between our office locations in Elkhart, Goshen, Granger, Nappanee and Middlebury, Indiana.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join OSMC as a Orthopedic APP – Travel Between Offices, 5+ Years Preferred.

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentDiagnostic Imaging AnalysisPre and Post Operative CareTreatment PlanningSurgical AssistanceWound ClosureCastingClinical KnowledgePatient EducationCollaboration

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree from an accredited PA or NP program with appropriate state licensure and DEA registration. Preference is given to those with over 5 years of experience in an orthopedic setting.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant at OSMC a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Orthopedic 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.

Orthopedic Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery position at OSMC 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Elkhart, Indiana.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Assessment, Diagnostic Imaging Analysis, Pre and Post Operative Care, Treatment Planning, Surgical Assistance, Wound Closure, Casting, Clinical Knowledge. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The APP will assess and treat musculoskeletal injuries, develop treatment plans, and analyze diagnostic images. Additionally, they will assist orthopedic surgeons during surgical procedures, wound closures, and casting.

Benefits package: Excellent benefits package, Competitive PTO plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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