Orthopedic Positions (2)
Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (with RNFA) · Orthopedic Surgery, Full-time, Days
Lake Forest, IL
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner · Orthopedics, Full-time, Days
Warrenville, IL
There are 2 current orthopedic listings. These related categories have more openings right now:
- Family Practice50 open roles
- Pediatric7 open roles
Market Snapshot
What current Orthopedic NP listings show
Who is hiring
All 2 current orthopedic listings nationwide are posted by Northwestern Memorial Healthcare.
- Northwestern Memorial Healthcare2 listings
How current the listings are
2 of these 2 listings were posted in the last 30 days, and the newest was posted on September 29, 2026.
Locations
Where Orthopedic NP listings are
The Role
The Orthopedic role at a glance
Orthopedic nurse practitioners work across sports medicine, joint replacement, and spine practices: fracture care, joint injections, pre- and post-operative management, and first-assist duties in the OR for surgical roles.
The typical week mixes clinic (new injuries, post-op checks, injections) with OR days for NPs credentialed to first-assist. Patient populations run from student athletes to joint-replacement candidates.
Requirements & certification
- Graduate NP degree with national certification through AANP or ANCC (family or adult-gerontology track per the practice population)
- The optional ONP-C credential through the Orthopaedic Nurses Certification Board (ONCB) recognizes orthopedic NP practice
- Surgical roles require RNFA or first-assist credentialing per hospital policy
- Active state APRN licensure; casting, splinting, and joint-injection skills are standard screens
Highlights
Why Orthopedic?
Clinic + OR Mix
First-assist roles split time between clinic panels and the operating room.
Active Populations
Athletes and active adults bring goal-driven, recovery-focused care plans.
Hands-On Procedures
Casting, splinting, reductions, and image-guided injections fill clinic days.
Compensation
Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner salary
Nationally, nurse practitioners earn a median annual wage of $132,300 (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025). Orthopedic packages separate on OR involvement: surgical practices add call stipends and first-assist premiums that clinic-only roles do not carry. Compare posted salary ranges on individual listings for current, real-world figures.
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How to use this page
Listings here are grouped by clinical specialty, read from each listing's title and description, so a role can appear under more than one specialty. Check the certification each listing asks for against your own board certification, and use the state links to find openings in the states where you hold or plan to hold a license.
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Common Questions
Orthopedic NP Jobs FAQ
What does an orthopedic NP do?
Orthopedic NPs work across sports medicine, joint replacement, and spine practices: fracture care, joint injections, pre- and post-operative management, and first-assist duties in the OR for surgical roles. There are currently 2 orthopedic positions listed here.
What certification do orthopedic NPs need?
A national NP certification through AANP or ANCC (family or adult-gerontology track per the practice population) plus state APRN licensure. The optional ONP-C credential through the Orthopaedic Nurses Certification Board (ONCB) recognizes orthopedic NP practice, and surgical roles require RNFA or first-assist credentialing per hospital policy.
What is the median orthopedic NP salary?
Nationally, nurse practitioners earn a median annual wage of $132,300 (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025). Orthopedic NP pay varies with experience, practice setting, geography, and employment type, so compare pay listing by listing using the ranges employers post. Surgical practices commonly state call stipends and first-assist premiums separately from base pay.
Do orthopedic NPs work in the OR?
Many do. First-assist roles split the week between clinic panels and OR days. Clinic-only roles focus on new injuries, post-op checks, casting, splinting, and image-guided injections. Listings usually state whether first-assisting is expected, so match the mix to your training.