Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

**Relocation Assistance Provided**

Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time | Four 10-Hour Days | Day Shift

Location: La Grande, OR (Rural Eastern Oregon)

Compensation: $140K - $142.5K+ per year

Our firm is seeking a dynamic and community-oriented Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a supportive, provider-centric Sports Medicine clinic in rural Eastern Oregon. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside an established team of three full-time Physicians and two Allied Health Professionals where collaboration and peer support are the top priorities. If you are looking for a role that offers true schedule flexibility and a high quality of life in a beautiful outdoor setting, this is the ideal team for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive orthopedic physical exams and patient assessments
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries
• Perform clinical procedures including joint injections, aspirations, and splinting/casting
• Order and interpret diagnostic imaging such as X-rays and MRIs
• Develop and manage non-surgical treatment plans and post-operative recovery protocols
• Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons and allied health staff for coordinated patient care
• Provide patient education regarding injury prevention and rehabilitation
• Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation 

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program (required)
• Current NP or PA licensure (required)
• 1-2 years of experience as a NP/PA (required)
• Board certification or board eligibility (required)
• Comfort with and interest in practicing in a rural community setting

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($140,000-$142,500)
• Quality incentives up to $12.5K
• $20K commencement bonus
• $8,000 annual CME allowance, including licensing, dues, subscriptions, and paid CME time
• Student loan repayment
• Full benefits package including 401K with employer match
• Paid malpractice / professional liability coverage
• Relocation support
• No after-hours call requirements
• PTO