Physician Assistant​/Nurse Practitioner; Part-Time

Join to apply for the Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time) role at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush

Ready to join in? We are looking for a part‑time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join a busy spine team. The position provides 24‑29 hours per week and requires flexibility to travel to the clinics located in Joliet and Naperville, IL.

• Close collaboration with existing team.
• Assist the physician in clinic and OR settings.
• Assess patient health status, including state of wellness and compliance with care plan, and determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Utilize practice technology—including, but not limited to, electronic health record, dictation, and outcomes tools—to their full capability to ensure excellent patient care.
• Provide medical care as delegated by physician.
• Educate patients and families as appropriate and provide continuity of care.
• Examine patient, perform comprehensive physical examination, and compile patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
• Administer or order diagnostic tests, such as x‑ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interpret test results for deviations from normal.
• Perform therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care, and infection management.
• Develop and implement patient management plans, record progress notes, and assist in provision of continuity of care.
• Travel with physician as required.
• Instruct and counsel patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.

• BA/BS, MS preferred; graduate of an AMA‑accredited PA program or NP program.
• Current Illinois state PA or NP license or willingness to apply.
• Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
• NPs will require RNFA to assist in the OR.
• Current CPR certification.

Pay Range: $60,000 - $83,375 annualized. Compensation is determined by many factors, including but not limited to job‑related skills, level of experience, education, certifications, geographic location, market data, and internal equity.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Company‑paid life and long‑term disability insurance.
• Voluntary life, AD&D, and short‑term disability insurance.
• Critical illness and accident insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• 401(k) employer contribution.
• Pet insurance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Tax‑advantaged accounts (FSA, HSA, dependent‑care FSA).
• HSA employer contribution when enrolled in an HDHP.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Continuing education up to $2,500 annually.
• Excellent working relationship with a prestigious group of orthopaedic physicians.

Our employees make the difference in our patients’ lives, and we value their contributions. Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to grow and develop your career with an industry leader. Come see what we’re all about. Equal Opportunity Employer. #INDAOJ