Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery

Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Orthopedic Surgery team in San Antonio, TX . This is a clinic-based position with no OR, inpatient, evening, weekend, or call duties . The provider will work independently in the outpatient clinic, primarily seeing post-operative and follow-up patients while collaborating closely with the supervising orthopedic surgeon.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct patient evaluations and follow-up visits

Manage chronic musculoskeletal conditions and acute orthopedic injuries in an outpatient setting

Order, interpret, and review imaging and diagnostic studies

Provide injections, splinting, and other minor in-office procedures as appropriate

Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, and rehabilitation goals

Collaborate with the orthopedic surgeon and care team to ensure seamless patient management

See patients independently while the surgeon is in the OR

Qualifications

Current Texas license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

National certification (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA)

Previous orthopedic experience preferred

Strong communication, organization, and clinical decision-making skills

Ability to work independently while maintaining a collaborative, team-based approach

Schedule & Compensation

Monday–Friday, 8 : 00 AM – 5 : 00 PM

No weekends, evenings, or call responsibilities

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Full benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage, malpractice insurance, PTO, CME allowance, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match