Physician Extender
Listed compensation
$60k-$75k
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Job Description
- Physician Extender
- Department: Medical
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Location: Randolph
- Compensation: $60,000 - $75,000 / year
Description
Physician Extender
- Location: Randolph, NJ
- Entity: Alliance Orthopedics
- Reports To: Lead Physician Extender
Alliance Orthopedics is currently looking to add to our mix of talented professionals! This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-growing company committed to making the world a healthier place for all.
Alliance Orthopedics, the region's most dynamic multidisciplinary practice, is seeking an energetic, motivated, and articulate addition to our team! Our Physician Extenders work side-by-side with our medical team.
ATCs are an integral part of our sports medicine team of medical doctors, orthopedic surgeons, functional medicine practitioners, and pain management physicians.
Additionally, our Physician Extenders function as the medical liaisons to our conservative care team of chiropractors, physical therapists, clinical athletic trainers, occupational therapists, exercise physiologists, and more! The ideal candidate will thrive in this role given the clinical background that ATCs possess.
A licensed athletic trainer brings a unique role and perspective to the medical arm of our practice.
What sets Alliance Orthopedics apart is our collaborative approach. Medical and conservative care teams work hand in hand to eliminate barriers, improve communication, and collapse recovery timelines.
If you are passionate about helping patients achieve meaningful outcomes, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are committed to becoming Better Every Day, Alliance Orthopedics offers an opportunity to grow your career while making a lasting impact on the lives of others.
ON THE JOB TRAINING PROVIDED!!! (Must possess a valid Athletic Trainer License in the state of New Jersey to be considered for the role)
Summary of Responsibilities
Summary of Responsibilities
Build rapport and relationships with our patients! Understand THEIR GOALS!
- Primary responsibility pertains to medical care coordination
- Obtain clinical history and perform preliminary assessments/evaluations
- Organize physician schedules, notes, imaging studies, care plans, etc.
Record patient vitals, test results, progress notes, and other medical information while maintaining strict confidentiality
Become the compassionate liaison between the physician and patient, providing support, attention, and encouragement to the patients and their families
- Conduct post-procedure next day follow-up
- Facilitate distribution of necessary Durable Medical Equipment
- Ensure compliance with all healthcare regulations including but not limited to, HIPAA and OSHA
- Partner with the Clinic Supervisor to execute additional administrative duties
Stand out as a valuable team member, bringing energy in collaboration with all other healthcare disciplines in a team setting to help our patients get BETTER EVERYDAY!
Requirements
- Valid New Jersey Athletic Trainer License REQUIRED
- Degree from and accredited Athletic Training Education Program
Basic understanding of patient care, medical terminology, coding procedures, reference tools, and appropriate clinical pharmacology for scope of practice
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills, especially the ability to show compassion for patients coming from all walks of life
Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record Systems
Willingness to challenge patients, other team members, and yourself!
Benefits
- Consistent, predictable work schedule (no overnights or extended travel!)
- Clinic-based opportunity for ATCs (no rain gear necessary!)
- Collaborative environment fostering continued growth in a multidisciplinary approach to medicine
- VERY competitive salary and a runway for professional growth
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Accrued paid time off, sick time, and six paid company holidays
- Annual CEU reimbursement budget for licensed clinicians
- Retirement savings account with a percentage-based company match
Background Check Requirement: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information as permitted by law
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Extender is responsible for medical care coordination, including performing preliminary assessments and recording patient medical information. They also act as a compassionate liaison between physicians and patients while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Extender at Alliance Health System a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 14,090 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Orthopedics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 76% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $62k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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- No nights
Living in Randolph
- Typical market rent
- $2,104/mo≈ 42% of gross pay
- State income tax
- Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.