Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Shoulder and Elbow
Job Description
About the Role
Join Washington University in St. Louis as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Shoulder and Elbow in United States. Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary Seeking a highly motivated PA or NP to join our Shoulder and Elbow team of 3 Surgeons and 1 PA. This role will function in collaboration with our very busy, internationally respected, Adult Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons.
Key Responsibilities
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Requirements
- American Heart Association, Basic Life Support
- Nurse Practitioner, Master's degree
- Physician Assistant Studies Certifications/Professional Licenses: Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)
- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)
Benefits & Compensation
- Statement Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Washington University in St. Louis as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Shoulder and Elbow.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Shoulder and Elbow position at Washington University in St. Louis includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Orthopedic Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Orthopedic Surgery position at Washington University in St. Louis 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.
Compensation Analysis
Washington University in St. Louis lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $93k to $168k annually.
This is approximately 74% below the national median for Orthopedic Surgery professionals, which is around $510k.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($93k–$168k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: OR First Assist, Autonomous Clinics, Patient History, Patient Assessment, Diagnostic Studies, Disease Management, Patient-Centered Plan Of Care, Patient Counseling. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: This role involves functioning in collaboration with adult Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, including 1-2 days of OR first assist and 2.5-3.5 days of autonomous clinics seeing new and established patients. Primary duties include providing direct patient care, managing acute and chronic conditions, devel...
Benefits package: Vacation, Holidays, Sick Time, Health Insurance, Metro Transit U-Pass, Retirement Savings Plan (403(b)), Wellness Challenges, Health Screenings. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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About Washington University in St. Louis
Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
2mo ago
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