Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Clinic)

Quick Facts

• Role: Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Clinic)

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (no call, evenings, or weekends)

• Setting: All clinic based; treat common orthopedic and pain issues

• Patient volume: 20–25 patients per day

• Focus areas: Shoulders, knees, hips, and back (about two thirds)

• Facility tools: Digital X-ray, MRI, EMR, fluoroscopy suite

Description

Run an orthopedic clinic and manage patient evaluations and consultations for common orthopedic and pain conditions. Responsibilities include ordering and reviewing imaging (X-ray, MRI), providing patient education, and performing injections such as cortisone and trigger point. The role is clinic-only with set weekday hours.

Responsibilities

• Run clinics

• Perform patient evaluations and education

• Provide consultation

• Order and review lab tests and imaging (X-ray, MRI)

• Write prescriptions/scripts and perform injections (cortisone, trigger point, etc.)

Requirements

• Experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

• Solid spine experience

Benefits

• Excellent compensation and benefits