Nurse Practitioner
Listed compensation
$150k-$200k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
- Nurse Practitioner – Spine & Extremity Orthopedics
- AICA Orthopedics | Macon
- Full-time | $150,000–$200,000 DOE + monthly bonuses
No call. No weekends. Monday through Friday.
About AICA Orthopedics
AICA Orthopedics is the clinical brand of ProCo, one of Georgia's largest integrated orthopedic and injury care networks. We have 21 clinics, 3 surgery centers and 400+ team members across metro Atlanta. Most orthopedic groups split specialists by body part. Our NPs work across spine and extremity with orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, interventional spine specialists, chiropractors and physical therapists, all in one network.
What You'll Do
- Evaluate and manage personal injury patients with spine and extremity injuries
- Order MRIs and CTs, and interpret X-rays
- Order and coordinate epidurals, facet blocks/MBBs, SI joint injections and RFA
- Perform trigger point and major joint injections (independent proficiency is a plus)
- Manage pre- and post-procedural care for interventional and surgical patients
- First assist in the OR for orthopedic and spine surgeries (optional, and subject to facility credentialing)
- Coordinate referrals and continuity of care across AICA's network
- Complete visit documentation within 48 business hours
What We Require
Spine and/or extremity orthopedics experience. This is the main requirement; general primary care NP experience alone is not enough
At least 3 years of NP experience, with 2 or more in orthopedics, spine or pain management. 5 or more years strongly preferred
- An active Georgia RN license and Georgia APRN authorization, or the ability to obtain them before you start
- Current national NP board certification (AANP or ANCC). FNP, AGACNP or AGPCNP preferred
- Ability to practice under a Georgia nurse protocol agreement with an AICA delegating physician (we handle the paperwork)
- Current DEA, BLS and ACLS certifications, or the ability to obtain them
- Proficiency in evaluating patients for, and ordering, epidurals, MBBs, SI joint injections, RFA and joint procedures
- EMR proficiency (NextGen preferred)
- Preferred
- Personal injury or workers' compensation background
- OR or first-assist experience
- Experience in a multidisciplinary practice
- Spine experience is valued over extremity-only experience
Pay and Benefits
- $150,000–$200,000 base salary, depending on experience
- Monthly performance bonuses tied to clinical KPIs
- Your choice of W-2 or 1099 employment
- Medical, dental and vision insurance; 401(k)
- 3 weeks PTO to start, plus 1 week of paid CME, a CME allowance and conference support
- Career growth
- Cross-training in spine, sports medicine, hand/upper extremity and foot/ankle
- Leadership paths: Senior APP, Lead APP, Clinical Coordinator
Mentorship from Experienced Surgeons and Specialists
AICA Orthopedics is an equal opportunity employer committed to building diverse, high-performing clinical teams.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate and manage personal injury patients with spine and extremity injuries while coordinating care across a multidisciplinary network. Perform clinical procedures, manage pre- and post-procedural care, and assist in the operating room as needed.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner at AICA Orthopedics, P.C 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 13,718 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Orthopedics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
AICA Orthopedics, P.C ranks #2 of 14 employers hiring contract/1099 Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 4 active listings.
Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 60% have no call, 84% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.9 / 10 · above average in nurse practitioner roles | ranked against 13,718 Nurse Practitioner roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $150k–$200k | Nurse Practitioner median $150k (middle half $137k–$167k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$182k in purchasing power | Georgia index 96.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nurse Practitioner listings in Georgia | 413 active | 13,946 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 12% remote · 60% no call · 84% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Georgia Nurse Practitioner listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment413 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| AICA Orthopedics, P.C | silver tier, 72/100 · #2 of 14 for pay | Top Employers work-life index4 active listings |
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