Nurse Practitioner (Orthopedics)

Quick Facts

• Role: Nurse Practitioner (Orthopedics)

• Setting: All clinic-based

• Patient volume: ~15–25 patients/day

• Case mix: Shoulders, knees, hips, and up to ~60% back-related

• Facility: Digital X-ray, MRI, and PT

Description

Provide clinic-based care for common orthopedic and pain conditions, including a significant focus on back issues. Run your own clinic with patient evaluations, consultations, education, and diagnostic test ordering/review (X-ray, MRI, CT). Training is available for entry-level Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants, with competitive compensation and full benefits.

Responsibilities

• Run clinics

• Perform patient evaluations and provide patient education

• Conduct consultations

• Order and review imaging/tests: X-ray, MRI, CT scan

• Write prescriptions and administer injections (e.g., cortisone, trigger point)

Requirements

• Entry-level Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (training provided)

• Ability to independently run clinics and manage patient care in a fast-paced orthopedic/pain practice

Benefits

• Competitive compensation

• Full benefits